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Student Affordability Guide

Find resources and services on and off campus for more affordable education, course materials, food, housing, and other affordability needs.

Campus Housing Resources

Living on Campus

2025-2026 Academic Year Room Rates 
NOTE: All students living in on-campus housing are required to purchase a resident meal plan (except those assigned to apartments).

Housing Options Overview 

Amenities by Area

Selecting Housing

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Resources

Find Off Campus Housing
Database of off-campus apartment listings located close to Storrs Campus.

Short-Term Housing Options
Due to the high demand of housing in the Storrs-UConn area, short-term housing is not common. Search with these filters: flexible/other lease, 9 month lease, month-to-month, or short term lease to find the greatest possible number of listings.

Off Campus Housing Fair
Held once per semester, hosted by the Dean of Students Office.

Off Campus Webinar 2025 Recording
Information for commuter students about living off campus student needs.

Renting & Leasing Information
Renting off campus is exciting but can also be overwhelming and confusing. Find curated information about renting & leasing, your rights & responsibilities as a tenant, roommates & pets, health & safety, and what to know before you go.

State Resources

Connecticut Housing Affordability Resources

Find affordable housing, rent & utilities assistance, and support for anyone faced with the threat of eviction or homelessness

2-1-1 of Connecticut: Housing

Enter your zip code to find organizations nearby that meet the following needs:

  • Emergency Housing and Shelter
  • Affordable Housing
  • Rental Assistance
  • Assistance for Homeowners

 

Connecticut Department of Housing

CTHousingSearch.org: List and search Connecticut housing to fit your needs and budget with this free service.

Rental Assistance Program

 

Connecticut Fair Housing Center

Self-Help Resources for Renters

  • Eviction Form Filler
  • Connecticut Law Help
  • Housing Conditions Letter Generator
  • Fair Rent Commission Complaint Generator
  • Moving Guide

Report Housing Discrimination

Additional Resources & Common Referrals

 

Eviction Help CT

Find out if a free lawyer is available where you live and if you qualify for the Right to Counsel Program for tenants facing eviction or loss of housing subsidy.