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Off-Campus Housing

Off-campus Housing

The Office of Student Affairs provides assistance to students seeking off-campus housing accommodations. Since Penn State New Kensington is a nonresidential campus (commuter), the Office of Student Affairs can connect you with third-party vendors that provide nearby housing.

Due to our close proximity to Pittsburgh, students have plenty of housing options to choose from.  However, students choosing to live off campus should plan to have access to a car.

Craigdell Gardens

Craigdell Gardens

300 Craigdell Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
www.birgo.com/properties/craigdell-gardens

4.3 miles from campus
8 minute drive

 

 

Fair Haven and Hampshire Garden

Fair Haven and Hampshire Garden

3200 Fairhaven Drive; 924 Wildlife Lodge Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
birgo.com/properties/fairhaven-and-hampshire-gardens

4 miles from campus
9 minute drive

 

 

Hartford Square Townhouse

Hartford Square Townhouse

402-485 Hartford Square
New Kensington, PA 15068
birgo.com/properties/hartford-square-townhomes

4.1 miles from campus
9 minute drive

 

Holiday Park Apartments

Holiday Park Apartments

80 Sandune Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
holidayparkapartments.com

8.1 miles from campus
14 minute drive

 

 

 

Maple Ridge Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

236 Wayne St
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
apartments.com/maple-ridge-apartments-lower-burrell-pa/cntld6e/

5.1 miles from campus
12 minute drive

 

Nittany Highland Apartments

Nittany Highlands Apartments

793 Myers Drive
New Kensington, PA 15068
nittanyhighlands.com

0.2 miles from campus
5 minute drive

 

 

 

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Housing Websites:

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  • www.ApartmentGuide.com 
  • www.craigslist.org 
  • www.ForRent.com 
  • www.mynewplace.com  
  • www.RentDelta.com
  • www.zillow.com/new-kensington-pa/apartments/

Local Classified Ads:

New Kensington students, faculty and staff may search online for available rental properties near the campus and/or review the listings provided below. In addition to searching the New Kensington area, some other nearby communities that you can include in your search include: Lower Burrell, Natrona Heights, Plum, Oakmont, Murrysville and Monroeville. 

Search the Classified Ad sections of these local organizations/newspapers:

  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  • TribLIVE – Tribune Review
  • Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce
  • Realtor.com – Westmoreland County
  • VisitPittsburgh

Off-Campus Student Support Resources

The Penn State Off-Campus Student Support Office offers a resources page on their website with helpful articles and resources for students.

  • Resolve a Dispute
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For more information about off-campus housing, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Disclaimer

The Pennsylvania State University makes no representation whatsoever regarding the housing or the landlord(s) listed through this site. The properties listed are done so at the request of the landlords to assist students in locating off-campus housing. Students are responsible to inspect the property and negotiate lease terms with any landlord. The Pennsylvania State University has not inspected or investigated these listings or landlords in any way and is not endorsing any specific properties or landlords for students by this listing. The Pennsylvania State University disclaims any responsibility, among other things, for the condition of any premises, terms of any leases, treatment by any landlord, or compliance with any applicable local zoning ordinances.

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