Navigating Housing Options at Oregon State University

Finding the right housing is a crucial part of the college experience. Whether you're a prospective student, a current undergraduate, a graduate student, or a transfer student, Oregon State University (OSU) and the city of Corvallis offer a variety of on-campus and off-campus housing choices to suit different needs and preferences. This article provides an overview of these options, including residence halls, on-campus apartments, family housing, and off-campus rentals.

On-Campus Housing

Oregon State University provides diverse on-campus housing options designed to foster community and support academic success. These options include traditional residence halls, suite-style living, on-campus apartments, and family housing.

Residence Halls

Campus residence halls offer traditional or suite-style living. Bedrooms are typically shared between two and three students. Suite-style units offer a shared in-unit kitchenette and/or restroom. As a residence hall resident, you'll also have a dining plan to use at food locations across campus.

Applying for Residence Halls

The application process for residence halls involves several steps:

ONID Account: Once admitted to OSU (including students in the Degree Partnership Program and Educational Opportunities Program), students receive an OSU Network ID (ONID) account.
Living-Learning and Special Interest Communities: Consider if you want to live in a Living-Learning Community or a Special Interest Community. Explore your options to determine what best suits your interests and needs.
Part One of the Application: This part covers demographic and contact information along with your housing preferences. Completing part one early increases your chances of receiving one of your top choices.
Part Two of the Application: Return to the housing portal to sign a UHDS Room and Dining Contract. Make sure you understand your contract before you complete it.
Roommate Matching: Oregon State offers an online roommate matching process accessible via the housing portal that allows students to select their own roommate. Participating is optional.
Room Assignments: Room assignments will begin in late July and continue throughout the summer.

Specific Application Periods

Spring Term: The housing application to live on campus in a residence hall starting spring term opens Feb. 4.
Current Students: The residence hall application for current students opens Feb. Students who attend the Second Year & Above Kickoff event on Jan. 27 receive early access to the housing application on Jan. 1.
Transfer Students: The residence hall application for transfer students opens Feb. 1.
Graduate Students: The residence hall application for graduate students opens Feb. 1.

The Gem and 1045 SW Madison Avenue

Graduate and other upper-division students may apply to live in The Gem or 1045 SW Madison Ave. The Gem primarily features studio and one-bedroom units, while 1045 SW Madison Ave. has studio and two-bedroom apartment-style suites (for two roommates). Units are fully furnished and all utilities are included.

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Orchard Court: Family Housing

Students who are married, have registered domestic partners, or have children living at home can apply to live in Orchard Court, Oregon State's family housing apartment community. The 107-unit apartment complex is situated on the northwest corner of campus, within easy walking and bicycling distance of other campus facilities. Living at Orchard Court provides a unique opportunity to live in a diverse multicultural community. Currently 65% of the student families are from countries other than the United States, and more than 70% of the student residents are graduate students.

Dining Options

Whether you choose to live on or off campus, Oregon State dining welcomes you. From cafes serving locally roasted coffee to restaurants offering fresh, house-made meals, there is plenty of selection across campus. If you live in a residence hall, you'll sign up for a dining plan to use at UHDS-operated locations, including Cascadia Market, our on-campus grocery store. All students can take advantage of OSU's Orange Cash program. Use the Orange Cash account on your OSU ID card to pay at campus dining locations and get a 10-percent discount on your purchases.

Housing for Transfer Students

Transferring to Oregon State? Living in the heart of Beaver Nation can be a great way to begin your journey at Oregon State. Each year students in their second year and above -- many of them transfer students -- call the Oregon State campus home. Several residence halls on the Oregon State campus are either partially or fully set aside for second-year and above students. OSU even has a hall with a dedicated transfer community so you can live with other Beavs who may be on a similar academic path to yours. As a residence hall resident, you'll have a dining plan to use at more than 25 locations, from micro-restaurants and cafes to the campus grocery market.

Halsell Hall is exclusively for second-year and above students, with one floor just for transfer students. While transfer students often live in our dedicated transfer community in Halsell Hall, you may also request to live in another community on campus, particularly if it aligns with your academic major, interest or identity.

On the first floor of Halsell Hall, there is a lounge set aside for transfer students. The Transfer Student Living Room is designed to give transfer students a space on campus to relax between classes, study with friends, and build a community. The Transfer Student Living Room has a study area with tables and a whiteboard, and a social area with a couch, chairs and a television. The attached kitchen has a small refrigerator, sink, stovetop and oven for students to use. Two bathrooms (one with a shower) are also available.

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Off-Campus Housing

Corvallis offers a wide array of off-campus housing options, including apartments, houses, condos, and townhouses. These options can provide more independence and space compared to on-campus housing.

Rental Options in Corvallis

Here's a glimpse of some off-campus housing options available near OSU:

Oak Vale Apartments: Located at 3930 NW Witham Hill Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-2 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,526 to $2,127.
Creekside & Spring Creek: Located at 1613 SW 49th St, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,595 to $2,185.
The Vicinity: Located at 1445 SW A St, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers studio to 2-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,298.
Witham Hill Oaks: Located at 4275 NW Clubhouse Pl, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,322 to $2,312.
Mountain View at Rivergreen Apartments: Located at 900 SE Centerpointe Dr, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,499 to $2,125.
Conifer Place: Located at 213 NE Conifer Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,599 to $1,999.
Rivergreen Landing: Located at 3350 Southeast Midvale Drive, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,169 to $2,050.
The Riviera: Located at 825 NW 23rd Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-2 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,250 to $1,400.
The Park at Fifth: Located at 625 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,465 to $1,960.
Crystal Lake Apartments: Located at 1652 SE Crystal Lake Dr, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers 1-4 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,325 to $1,900.
Veri at Timberhill: Located at 2380 NW Rolling Green Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers studio to 2-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,425 to $1,795.
Grand Oaks: Located at 6300 SW Grand Oaks Dr, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,939 to $3,016.
Briar Ridge Apartments: Located at 2604 NW Garryanna Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-bedroom apartments for $1,430.
Park Plaza: Located at 124 NW 7th St, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers studio to 2-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,305 to $2,445.
1335 North: Located at 1335 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 1-2 bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $1,425 to $1,675.

Houses, Condos, and Townhouses

127 NW 26th St: House for rent with 6 beds for $4,750 per month.
910 Grove SW St: House for rent with 5 beds for $5,445 per month.
1047 25th NW St: House for rent with 5 beds for $5,345 per month.
1931 Grant NW Ave: Condo for rent with 4 beds for $4,240 per month.
204 9th NW St: Condo for rent with 1-4 beds, ranging from $2,345 - $4,196 per month on a 9-month lease.
1145 23rd NW St: House for rent with 5 beds for $5,395 per month.
915 SW 10th St, Unit 101: Condo for rent with 5 beds for $5,395 per month.
223 NW 12th St: House for rent with 5 beds for $4,995 per month.
508 NW 17th St: House for rent with 5 beds for $5,675 per month.
2909 NW Fillmore Ave: House for rent with 4 beds for $2,800 per month on a 12-month lease.
5318 SW Touchstone Pl: House for rent with 4 beds for $2,500 per month on a 3-month lease.
132 NW 30th St: House for rent, studio for $1,200 per month on a 2-month lease.
1115 SW 26th St: House for rent with 4 beds for $3,700 per month.
350 NW Polk Ave, Unit Garage Mahal: Apartment for rent with 1 bed for $1,900 per month on a 12-month lease.
217 12th NW St: Townhouse for rent with 5 beds for $4,995 per month.
1940 NW Grant Ave, Unit 101: Townhouse for rent with 1 bed for $2,040 per month.
900 SW Grove St: House for rent with 5 beds for $5,445 per month.
624 NW 11th St, Unit 3: Apartment for rent with 3 beds for $2,400 per month on a 6-month lease.

Additional Options

Arcade Apartments: Located at 440 NW 23rd St, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 2-bedroom apartments, call for price.
719 SW 4th St: Located at 719 SW 4th St, Corvallis, OR 97333. Offers 3-bedroom apartments, call for price.
1205 NW Kline Pl: Located at 1205 NW Kline Pl, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers 3-bedroom apartments, call for price.
The Haven: Located at 2323 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers housing for $695 - $1,095 per person for a 1-bedroom.
Chi Alpha Womenâs House: Located at 136 NW 30th St, Corvallis, OR 97330. Offers housing for $750 per person for a 1-bedroom.

Tips for Finding Off-Campus Housing

ForRentUniversity.com: This website allows you to filter off-campus housing by price, bedrooms, distance, pet policy, safety features, and amenities. You can also sort by closest to campus and save your favorite apartments.
Rental References: Landlords often ask for rental references. If you have previously lived off-campus, inform your previous apartment/house managers that they may be contacted for a reference check.
Proof of Address: A copy of your lease with your name and address stated on it is sufficient, or a letter from any official company, or government office.

INTO OSU Housing

INTO OSU students have specific housing considerations:

Extending Housing Contracts: If you plan to stay as an INTO OSU student for the following term, you will sign an INTO OSU extension form and make payments to the INTO OSU Finance team.
Transitioning to OSU Housing: If you plan to progress and become a full-time OSU degree-seeking student, your housing contract will switch to an OSU housing contract. Note that you may be required to sign for a full academic year.
Moving Out: If you are at the end of your contract and will be moving out, contact INTO OSU Housing to inform them that you are leaving.

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