Off-Campus Housing | SUNY Oswego

The Office of ISSS is unable to provide recommendations regarding off-campus housing. The university offers plenty of on-campus housing options to accommodate undergraduate and graduate students alike.

For undergraduate students considering living off-campus, please note that many scholarships are contingent upon your residing in one of SUNY Oswego’s residence halls during the academic year. Graduate students are welcome to live on-campus and are typically placed in the Village Townhouses. Please consult the resources listed below for information when searching for off-campus housing options.

Finding Housing Options

Connect with current students. Learn about their experiences, popular neighborhoods, reputable apartment complexes, and landlords to avoid.
Some popular websites for searching for apartment rentals in the United States are elaborated in this Apartment Therapy article. Use good judgement when searching these websites, as most property listings are not vetted. Refer to the resources in the section below to avoid scams.

Housing Resources

For students studying primarily at SUNY Oswego’s Syracuse Campus, see this list of housing options offered by the City of Syracuse.
Read the Tenant Rights brochure (PDF), provided by the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York.
To verify the reputation and request details about an Oswego property, contact the City of Oswego’s Code Enforcement Office.

Avoiding Scams

Review the articles Rental Listing Scams and Home Rental Scams from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
See the Department of State's Navigating Housing Scams (PDF).

Handling Housing Issues

If you are experiencing issues with your off-campus housing property or landlord, SUNY Oswego’s Student Assembly Legal Aid is available during the academic year via phone at 315-312-3601.
Legal Services of Central New York (LSCNY) is also available.

Contact ISSS

116 Sheldon Hall
315.312.5775
[email protected]