Where students live
Nearly everything sits within about a mile of campus — Troy is a compact, inexpensive college town.
Small complexes and cottage-style communities rather than big towers; typical student rents run roughly $400–$800 per bed. Several properties run shuttles to campus.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & rates | Furnished? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Row at Troy S Three Notch St | ~1 mi | 3–4BR cottages, private baths, ~$730–799 | Varies | ivyrowattroy.com |
| edge@Troy Elm St | ~0.5 mi, adjacent | 2–3BR with in-unit W/D | Varies | edgeapt.com |
| University Corners University Ave | 0.3 mi | 2–4BR, ~$479–$618/bed | Furnished available | liveherehousing.com |
| The District on Dozier Dozier Dr | 1.2 mi | 2–3BR, ~$620–$730 | Varies | — |
| Wooddale Apartments Folmar St | 0.3 mi | 1BR from ~$650 | Unfurnished | — |
Details compiled from public listings and property sites, August 2026. Rates and availability change every lease season — verify everything with the property.
What you'll need
Both furnished and unfurnished rentals are common here — check your lease, then use the matching filter on the checklist.
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Staying in the dorms instead? Head back to the Troy dorm dimensions and dorm packing list.