Student Housing near Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is one of four campuses of Rutgers University which official name is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, a famous land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant public research university in New Jersey, USA. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick and Piscataway. It is the oldest and largest campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus is composed of several smaller campuses which are College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass. The distances among those smaller campuses are far, while only Cook and Douglass are adjacent to each other.

The Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus contains 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across various fields, such as business, engineering, arts and sciences disciplines and more. Beyond the classroom, Rutgers also provide a vibrant and wonderful campus life, including students clubs and organizations, intramural sports and the rich tradition in the performing arts. In addition, the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers University is also known as the birthplace of college football. 

The other campuses of Rutgers University are Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University Camden campus, as well as the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division. Those three campuses are located in the northern and southern parts of New Jersey, respectively. Rutgers University Newark campus is popular with business programs, while the law and nursing programs in Rutgers University Camden campus are well-regarded.

uhomes.com suggests the incoming students of Rutgers University New Brunswick campus to start searching student housing as early as possible, ideally in May or earlier, which is benefit for students to find the ideal Rutgers off-campus housing before the new academic year in September. Earlier to search Rutgers housing, better chance to rent a satisfied one.

Renting the Rutgers housing with balancing the cost, safety, convenience and comfort is an important step for incoming students to start the collegiate life. Apartments near Rutgers University vary in character, which are from private apartments to shared flats. With around 450 Rutgers off campus housing, uhomes.com is here to provide comfort, safety, affordable price, as well as convenience for the students. We list some recommended Rutgers New Brunswick off campus housing as follows:

1. Premiere Residences
2. The Quincy
3. Renaissance Plaza Square
4. The Vue
5. SoCam 290 Apartments
6. Verve
7. The Standard at New Brunswick
8. 44 Courtlandt

For Rutgers University students, there are many great areas to find apartments for rent near Rutgers. Here we list some best neighborhoods for Rutgers off campus housing:

1. New Brunswick: New Brunswick is the most popular area for the students finding the Rutgers University off campus housing. It is called "The Hub City" with abundant transportation. Living in New Brunswick makes it easy access to the Rutgers bus system and College Avenue Campus, as well as to Manhattan via the NJ Transit with a breeze. Besides, there is various local restaurants, bars, parks and entertainment options for the students living in Rutgers off-campus housing in New Brunswick.

2. Highland Park: It is a small and quiet suburban with few nightlife and it is only walking distance to the downtown New Brunswick and the Rutgers bus system. Graduate students and faculty with families prefer Highland Park when finding the Rutgers off-campus housing.

3. Edison: It is the hub of multiple rail and highway networks. Driving is the most common way to reach Rutgers University if you choose to live in Edison. But you can also rent Rutgers housing near the Edison train station, which is one stop away from New Brunswick.

4. Piscataway: It is the home to the Rutgers campuses, including the Busch and Livingston Campuses. Piscataway provides many Livingston apartments Rutgers, townhouses and condominiums for Rutgers students to choose. Areas like Huntington St, Hamilton St, Mine St, Easton Ave and more are known to have a high concentration of Rutgers student rentals. The off-campus environment in Piscataway is lively, and around Easton Ave, students can enjoy the vibrant nightlife and social scene.

5. East Brunswick: It is located across the Raritan River from the main Rutgers campus. If students choosing to live in East Brunswick when finding the Rutgers off campus housing, they need to get a car for commuting to classes. Rentals in East Brunswick may be more affordable compared to apartments near Rutgers New Brunswick. Due to the large area of the Rural Preservation Zone, the surroundings is nice and beautiful, suitable for the nature lovers.

uhomes.com also offers many Rutgers off-campus housing in the above areas, which are in high qualities and affordable prices. If you are planning to find Rutgers apartments in those popular neighborhoods, you can directly contact us for more information. 

Finding a cost-effective Rutgers University off-campus housing is challenged, especially those Rutgers New Brunswick apartments with abundant transportation and numerous entertainment options nearby. Nevertheless, uhomes.com is able to help you find the Rutgers off-campus housing for students with not only catering your preferences, but also helping save your budget. We have list some cheap Rutgers University apartments for your consideration:

1. The Standard at New Brunswick: start from $749 per month/person
2. SoCam 290 Apartments: start from $845 per month/person
3. The Park at Franklin: $955 per month/person
4. Livingston Terrace: start from $925 per month/person
5. Verve: start from $999 per month/person
6. Riverside Towers: start from $1066 per month/person

Planning to Search for some luxury Rutgers off-campus housing? uhomes.com also provides multiple luxury student apartments near Rutgers New Brunswick, featuring modern and luxurious designs and decorations, high-end furniture and amenities, nice surroundings as well as convenient transportation. Here are some luxury Rutgers University housing for your reference as follows:

1. Renaissance Plaza Square
2. Rivendell Heights
3. Avalon Old Bridge
4. Avalon Princeton Circle
5. Avalon Union
6. Legacy Lofts

Rutgers cost of living depends on many different factors, like Rutgers housing cost, individual preferences, spending habits and daily lifestyles. The estimated expenses for incoming Rutgers students are as follow:

1. Rutgers Housing Cost:
Rutgers On-Campus Housing Cost: $650 to $1,300 per month
Rutgers Off-Campus Housing: $749 - $4,500 per month
Whether you need cheap apartments near Rutgers New Brunswick or want it luxury, uhomes.com is here helping you find your dream off-campus Rutgers housing.
2. Tuition:
The Rutgers University tuition for In-State undergraduates is from $13,000 to $15,000 per academic year, while for Out-of-State undergraduates, the cost of Rutgers University is from $32,000 to $34,000.
For In-State postgraduate, the cost for Rutgers University per year is range from $19,000 to $20,000. For Out-of-State postgraduate, it is from $33,000 to $34,000.
3. Food:
Groceries: $50 - $150 per week
Dining out: $20 - $50 per meal
4. Entertainment:
Movie Tickets: $15 - $20 per ticket
Other entertainment expenses: $50 - $150 per month
5. Transportation:
Public transportation: $90 - $150 per month
Uber/Lyft rides: $30 - $70 per week
6. Miscellaneous:
Books and supplies: $1,000 - $1,500 per year
Personal expenses: $100 - $700 per month

For Rutgers University New Brunswick Campus students, it is helpful to understand the campus and local transportation system. Here is a Rutgers transportation guide for you to assist you to save commute time, travel time and enhance the life experience.

1. Rutgers New Brunswick Campus Buses: Rutgers University operates an bus system with multiple routes across the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. These buses are ADA-accessible, providing safe, convenient and reliable transportation for the Rutgers community. Besides, students and faculties can track the buses in real-time using the PassioGo mobile app.

2. NJ Transit Buses: Several NJ Transit bus routes serve the New Brunswick campus, including the 810, 811, 814, 815, and 818 buses, which connect the Rutgers campus New Brunswick to nearby towns and cities. Besides, Rutgers students can get discounts on NJ Transit fares.

3. Knight Mover Service: Knight Mover service operates from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM Monday through Thursday, which is for the late-night transportation between Rutgers New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. This shuttle service is only available for Rutgers students, faculties and staff who show a valid university ID card.

4. Ride-share: Uber or Lyft is also a popular transportation choice among Rutgers students. As a reference, a single rideshare trip can range from $7 to $30.

uhomes.com also offers many apartments for Rutgers students around the public transportation stations. If you are interested in those Rutgers housing, you can contact our experts at any time.

As Rutgers University New Brunswick students, with the convenient public transportation, you can easily access to the tourist attractions around Rutgers University campus. We list some popular tourist attractions close to Rutgers as follow:

1. Kissing Bridge
2. Rutgers Gardens
3. Rutgers Farm
4. Passion Puddle
5. Kirkpatrick Chapel
6. Rutgers Geology Museum
7. Zimmerli Art Museum
8. Big Ten Sporting Events
9. Express Newark
10. Adventure Aquarium

uhomes.com also offers many Rutgers off-campus housing near those tourist attractions. If you are planning to rent Rutgers student apartments, you can directly contact us.