Where students live
Fairfield Beach Road, Lantern Point, and the Reef Road area, about 2–3 miles from campus on Long Island Sound.
No purpose-built student complexes — seniors rent privately owned beach houses, usually furnished, on 9-month academic-year leases (groups of up to 4; town rules cap unrelated tenants). Demand is intense: houses are commonly locked in two or three years ahead. High-end houses run to ~$5,000/person. Don't sign anything before Residence Life releases you.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & rates | Furnished? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Beach Road houses Fairfield Beach | 5–10 min drive | Whole houses, groups of ≤4 | Typically furnished | fairfieldstudentrental.com |
| Lantern Point Beach association off Fairfield Beach Rd | ~2–3 mi | Cottages & houses | Varies | — |
| Reef Road area Fairfield Beach | ~2 mi | Single-family houses | Varies | — |
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
Most rentals here come furnished — use the checklist's furnished filter and focus on bedding, kitchen, and bath.
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