Georgia State University (GSU) Off-Campus Housings

About Georgia State University

1. Georgia State University is located in Georgia. 94%:6% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

2. Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms

   • Does Georgia State University provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

   • What is the best month to secure a Georgia State University student dorm? October

   • Georgia State University dorm allotment priority is based on? First come, first served.

   • Can a student make an advanced booking without a university offer letter? No.

3. Georgia State University housing average rent of US$4,300/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

4. Expect additional costs other than Georgia State University on-campus rent for services such as

   • Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

Georgia State University (GSU) Off-Campus Student Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities. 

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg prices US$450/month

   • Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

   • Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

   • Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&C applied, read carefully before booking.

   • Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12 months based bookings.

   • Popular Georgia State University (GSU) off-campus housing include Paloma West Midtown.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices US$550/month

   • Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

   • Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

   • Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

   • Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

   • Recommended private student housing near Georgia State University include Paloma West Midtown.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Georgia State University (GSU)

1.  Little Five Points has an average rent of $400-$700/week, i.e., $1,600-$2,800/month; distances from campus are as follows:

   • Metro - 7-12 minutes

   • Bus -  15-25 minutes

   • Taxi -  5-10 minutes

   • Walking -  20-30 minutes

2. Old Fourth Ward has an average rent of $500-$800/week, i.e., $2,000-$3,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

   • Metro -  5-10 minutes

   • Bus -  10-20 minutes

   • Taxi -  5-10 minutes

   • Walking -  15-25 minutes

Benefits of Booking Georgia State University (GSU) Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room booking.

5. Stay with your friend, partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as  gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.