Explore Off-Campus Accommodations
Begin your search for off-campus housing by exploring our student-friendly apartments and utilizing our off-campus housing search engine.
Student-Friendly HousingGet Started:
To help students get the most out of their college experience, the Dean of Students Office is here to help with all aspects of the housing process and student living. We can help you search for the perfect unit, plan meals and transportation, find roommates, sign a lease, and navigate the city.
Step 1:
When you receive your acceptance letter from the Admissions Office take some time to choose your preferred accommodations and lifestyle at MSU Denver. If staying at home is your choice, you’re welcome to do that. If you’re considering relocating, follow the prompts to explore your options
Step 2:
Determine whether on-campus or off-campus living is the best fit for you while attending MSU Denver. Pay close attention to cost, ability to pay, and any required amenities.
Step 3:
Once you’ve reviewed your options, prepare a budget for paying ongoing housing and cost of living. You’ll need this information when completing your FAFSA and scholarship applications.
Begin your search for off-campus housing by exploring our student-friendly apartments and utilizing our off-campus housing search engine.
Student-Friendly HousingHousing and dining contracts for Spring 2025 will be available starting in October 2024
Lynx CrossingUtilize our off campus housing site to find preferred roommates with matching lifestyles.
Off Campus Housing siteChoosing between on-campus and off-campus living: How to support students in a smooth transition.
Need to know when renting an apartmentSelect a meal plan for your on and off campus needs. Meal plans are commuter friendly now!
Meal plans optionsThe Housing search begins sooner than you might expect. It’s never too early to take these important first steps. There’s no need to feel overwhelmed by the process – we’re here to guide you through it step by step.
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Yes. If you receive financial aid, you can use it to help pay for on and off-campus housing.
Apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA.gov.
If you are at Lynx Crossing: Your costs will be billed to your student account. After completing a housing contract, you will receive an email from Financial Aid confirming an adjustment to your estimated cost and a revised financial aid award letter.
If you are renting off-campus: You will be responsible for paying rent monthly to your off-campus unit and you may be able to use your financial aid to pay for the rent cost, if you receive a refund. Any aid you have accepted for the semester will pay through your student account at the beginning of the term. Once financial aid has paid to your student account, you may have a remaining balance which will be distributed as a refund and you can use to pay for off campus housing. We suggest including your rent payments (per month) in your cost of attendance each semester.
Click here to go to the financial aid page.
You may need to accept some or all of the loans offered to help with costs of living. The best way to determine this is to compare your estimated costs for tuition, fees, and housing for the year with the financial aid you have available. If the financial aid you have available for the year (not counting work-study funding or loans) is enough to cover the estimated tuition, fee and housing costs for the year then you may not need loans. If the estimated costs are higher than your estimated financial aid, then you may consider accepting loans to help pay the difference. To accept loans, you can click on the Award Info tab on the Financial Aid Menu in the Student Hub. Also keep an eye-out for informational emails to help you through the loan process.
This will depend on your situation.
All situations can vary but this is a range you can expect.
Abbie Kell, MSW, is here to support you as you explore housing opportunities.
Email Abbie!This information is solely intended as a service to MSU Denver students and those persons affiliated with the University. The University does not endorse or recommend any specific landlord, individual property owner, property management company, or individual person and inclusion of any listing should not be construed as such. MSU Denver does not inspect any of the properties listed or available on this resource list and does not guarantee nor warranty, either express or implied, the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or reliability of any listed property or information associated therewith. While all efforts have been made to include correct and current information, MSU Denver cannot guarantee the availability of any listings beyond the original date of posting and the information listed is subject to change without further notice. MSU Denver does not warrant that the use of any information contained in a listing is free of any claims of copyright infringement.