Miami Dade College (MDC) Off-Campus Housings

About Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College is located in Florida. The acceptance rate for international students at MDC could be very high, potentially in the range of 90% or above, which is a high percentage compared to other universities.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Miami Dade College provide on-campus student rooms? No.

2. Expect additional costs compared to Miami Dade College on-campus rent, apart from the services, such as:

   • Meals plans (if unavailable, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest-priced groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

Miami Dade College - MDC Off-Campus Student Housing Options  

There are two types of off-campus housing options available; they 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 $1,500-$2,000/month

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

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (advance) student room bookings without a university offer letter are applicable in many housing units with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancies have 3, 6, or 12 month-based bookings.

• Popular Miami Dade College accommodation options include Miami - 2757, Miami - 7904 West, and Miami - 7441 Wayne Ave.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices $1,200-$2,500/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

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

• Advance student room bookings without a university offer letter are applicable in many housing units with a few T&Cs applied. Read carefully before booking.

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

• Recommended MDC apartments include Spacious 4-bedroom apartment in the Parkview Island, Smart double bedroom between mainland Florida and Miami Beach, and Bright double bedroom with balcony in the North Bay Island. 

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 Miami Dade College - MDC 

1. Hialeah has an average rent of $375–$500 per week, i.e., $1500–$2,000 monthly. Recommended Miami Dade student housing include Miami - 2757, Miami - 7904 West, and Miami - 7441 Wayne Ave. 

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - Not recommended (not very bike-friendly)

• Bus - 45-60 minutes

• Car - 18 minutes

2. Edgewater has an average of $450–$550 per week, i.e., an average of $1,800–$2,200 per month.

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation: 

• Cycling - 20 minutes

• Bus - 20-30 minutes

• Car- 8 minutes

Benefits of Booking Miami Dade College Off-Campus Student Housing Over On-Campus Dorms 

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

2. There are more 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 bookings.

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

6. More privacy because on-campus housing usually has shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private schools generally have modern facilities like gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.