Apartments near Cooper Union

The closest New York City student housing is 35 East 7th Street, just a 4-minute walk away.

The Cooper Union student housing typically ranges from $920 to $7,770 per month.

The Cooper Union’s September intake typically begins in early September, and the Spring intake begins in January.

The Astor Place Station subway stop is a 2-minute walk from the campus.

For the September intake, start looking in January or February at the latest. Rooms within walking distance of campus sell out quickly.

The Cooper Union offers limited on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students in the Residence Hall at 29 Third Avenue. However, many students choose Cooper Union off-campus housing for better flexibility. With amber, students can explore a variety of verified Cooper Union student housing options. Cooper Union accommodations typically range from $920 to $7,770 per month. Popular options for Cooper Union student housing include 35 East 7th Street (0.2 miles) & Avalon Bowery Place (0.3 miles).

Founded in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is located in New York, NY 10003. The institution has 1,000 students & has an acceptance rate of 12%. It is recognised for its highly selective programmes in Architecture, Engineering, & Fine Arts. The Cooper Union is ranked among the top regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. Distinguished alumni include Daniel Libeskind, Milton Glaser, Thomas Edison, & Alex Katz.

Finding suitable Cooper Union student accommodation is easy with amber. Students can choose from fully furnished studios & shared 2-4 bedroom apartments within a convenient commuting distance of campus. Some of the best Cooper Union apartments include:

The Cooper Union has excellent connectivity through New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network. The nearest subway station is Astor Place Station, just a 2-minute walk from campus, while 8 St–NYU Station is 5 minutes away on foot. Students can travel using a reloadable OMNY payment method or a MetroCard, with subway fares priced at $2.90 per ride.

Cooper Union Student Council encourages student involvement at The Cooper Union through its student organizations. Popular groups include the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Out in STEM (oSTEM), & the Cooper Union Art Club. 

Signature events such as Welcome Week, Spring Festival, Engineering Design Expo, End of Year Show, & Founder's Day give students opportunities to showcase their work & celebrate campus traditions.