Housing
Where can you live while studying English at UAlbany?
On Campus – Live in a dormitory on campus with other students.
Off Campus – Live in an apartment off campus.
Homestays – Live with an American family off campus.
Please note that IELP does not make housing arrangements. We offer this contact information and basic advice about finding housing. Students should make their own arrangements and apply for housing well in advance of their arrival date.
On Campus
Live on campus in a dormitory with other students.
UAlbany Uptown Campus Housing
Dutch, Colonial, State, and Indian Quads
Contact: Residential Life
Web: https://www.albany.edu/housing/living.shtml
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 518-442-5875
Fax: 518-442-5835
Estimated Costs
Monthly: $1195 approximately ($4779 per 16-week semester)
Deposit: $125
Meal Plan: $683/month approximately ($2785 per 16-week semester)
UAlbany Uptown Campus Apartments
Contact: Residential Life
Web: www.albany.edu/housing/newapply
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 518-442-5875
Fax: 518-442-5835
Estimated Costs
Monthly: $1324–$1764 approximately ($5296–$7053 per 16-week semester)
Application fee: NA
Deposit: $125
Meal Plan: Not required
Off Campus
Live off campus in an apartment.
www.albany.edu/studentlife/living-off-campus.php
Estimated Costs
Monthly: Varies
Homestays
Live off campus with an American family.
OvECS Ltd.
Contact: OvECS Ltd. homestay company
Web: www.azhomestay.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 480-633-8191
Fax: 480-633-8193
Estimated Costs
Monthly: $860
2 meals/day included
Application fee: $200
Hotels
If you need temporary housing while you are arriving or leaving the United States, there are hotels close to the campus. Download our list of Hotels and Restaurants near campus.
Best Western Sovereign
1228 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
518-489-2981
Days Inn Albany
1230 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
518-489-4423
Hampton Inn Albany
1442 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
518-438-0001
Courtyard Albany Thruway
1455 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12205
518-435-1600
CrestHill Suites
1415 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
518-454-0007
Extended StayAmerica
1395 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
518-446-0680