Graduate Student Housing

Whether you prefer to be within walking distance or plan to commute, the Greater College Park area and National Capital Region offer a wide range of living options for University of Maryland students. Review our resources to help assist you in finding the housing option that best meets your needs as a UMD graduate student.

University-Affiliated Graduate Housing

Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens Apartments
Exclusive housing community for University of Maryland, College Park graduate students located within walking distance from campus.
Application fees and deposits are waived for full-time UMD graduate students.  

UMD Off-Campus Housing Services

The Off-Campus Housing Services Office (OCH) provides resources to students and the University Community to educate them on off-campus housing topics and assist them in finding off-campus housing. The office also provides additional resources on budget planning, local area profiles, apartment rating websites, and an array of other informational materials.

Off-Campus Housing (OCH) Database
This searchable database lists available rental properties and potential roommates. It is free for students, staff, and faculty to search and list.

Off-Campus Housing Resource Guide 
This printable PDF provides resources and guidelines for UMD students seeking off-campus housing, including tips on avoiding common renting mistakes, a checklist for housing searches, budgeting and safety information.

Additional Housing Resources

Graduate Student Legal Aid Office (GLAO)
If you are in need of legal support, GLAO provides a Legal Review Tool to assist students in understanding the leasing process. If you have questions upon completing the review, you can request an appointment with GLAO for further information.

Graduate Student Life (GSL)
The Graduate Student Life Office offers resources for graduate students to feel welcomed, included, connected, and supported at the University of Maryland.

ShuttleUM
The University of Maryland's ShuttleUM Bus service is fare-free and provides on-campus transportation, as well as convenient access to rail stations and direct routes to many nearby apartment complexes. Review the New Rider Guide.

City of College Park
Learn more about living in College Park from the City's various neighborhoods, rental guidance, homeownership programs, and more. 

Roommate Tips
Shared housing is a common way to reduce housing costs as a graduate student. 
The OCH Database hosts a Roommate Search function accessible only to University of Maryland Students. 
Attending International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) pre-arrival events can be a great opportunity to meet potential roommates. Check out the ISSS event calendar for more opportunities.

Budgeting
To help you plan ahead the Office of Student Financial Aid provides an annual graduate student cost estimate as an example of what a year at the University of Maryland (UMD) may cost you.

Visitors Guide
Review the UMD Visitors Guide to learn more about campus and amenities in College Park.