Housing
Local Housing
There are many housing options close to campus. Your choices include apartment buildings, rooms in private homes, short-term rentals, furnished rooms, townhouses, and houses.
MEI can help you find housing but cannot arrange housing for you. You are responsible for making your own arrangements. The Off-Campus Housing Services at UMD offers resources and a housing database to help students find housing.
In summer, on-campus housing may be available. The Department of Resident Life’s Summer Housing page has more details about this option.
Popular Housing Options
There are many communities in the area around the university. Some of the most popular are described below, along with popular apartments.
College Park is the downtown college area for the University of Maryland. It is the busiest area and is home to many students who live off campus. Transportation includes:
- N.I.T.E. Ride for safe transport at night
- College Park Metrorail station
- Shuttle-UM
- Within biking and walking distance
All the apartments listed below are on Shuttle-UM routes. This means a shuttle bus can take you from the apartment to the university.
| Apartment Complex | Distance to UMD |
|---|---|
| College Park Towers | 0.1 mi |
| The View | 0.1 mi |
| The Varsity | 0.2 mi |
| The Nine | 0.8 mi |
| University Club | 1.1 mi |
| University Courtyards | 1.5 mi |
| Mazza Grand Marc | 2.0 mi |
This area is on the southern side of campus. It is the closest community to downtown Washington, DC that is also close to campus. It has a small-town atmosphere and is close to shopping areas. Transportation includes:
- Two Shuttle-UM Routes
- Metrobus and Metrorail
- Prince George’s County Shuttle (“The Bus”)
- Within biking distance to campus
All the apartments listed below are on Shuttle-UM routes.
| Apartment Complex | Distance to UMD |
|---|---|
| Plaza Towers | 1.5 mi |
| The Towers | 1.7 mi |
| Apartment Complex | Distance to UMD |
|---|---|
| University Gardens | 2.4 mi |
| Heritage Park | 2.5 mi |
| The Chateau | 3.2 mi |
Greenbelt offers many housing choices, including townhomes, garden-style apartments, and private homes. It has many shopping centers, and is close to the university. Metrobus, Metrorail, and the Shuttle-UM all serve the area.
All the apartments listed below are on Shuttle-UM routes.
| Apartment Complex | Distance to UMD |
|---|---|
| Franklin Park | 2.8 mi |
| Towers of Westchester | 3.5 mi |
| Charlestown North | 4.2 mi |
| Crescent Square | 5.0 mi |
| Glen Oaks | 5.0 mi |
| University Square | 5.0 mi |
Typical Costs
The ranges below are based on actual prices. These prices are typical, but rents will vary based on location and amenities. All prices are per month.
| Type of Accommodation | Price Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency/Studio Apartment | $600-$900 | Combined living and sleeping area, small kitchen and separate bathroom |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | $700-$1,700 | Separate living and sleeping areas, kitchen, dining area, and separate bathroom |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $900-$1,900 | Adds a second bedroom and maybe a den |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $1,200-$2,200 | Adds a third bedroom and maybe a den |
| Apartment in a House | $500-$1000 | Similar to a one bedroom apartment, usually with a shared kitchen |
| Room in a House | $350-$800 | Similar to an efficiency, usually with a shared kitchen |