Welcome to Penn State Lehigh Valley! Although we are a commuter campus, there are plenty of off-campus rental options, as well as bus transportation to multiple locations to meet your housing needs.
We’ve even partnered with Places4Students to help you in your search for the right off-campus housing, roommates, and sublet postings, if needed!
To begin your search for off-campus housing:
If you’re considering an off-campus housing option, we’re happy to assist! Please reach out to Melissa Baker at [email protected] to get started.Search off-campus housing listings through Places4Students >>
Search properties within the Places4Students database. It is important to note: landlords are NOT vetted or endorsed by the University and you are highly encouraged to read and follow the disclaimer below.
Create a student account on Places4Students >>
Creating a student account with Places4Students will allow you to store your rental information for future access and renewals, help you map distance to campus, track how many students are viewing the listing you may want, provide live customer support, and more.Create a landlord account on Places4Students >>
If you are a landlord interested in posting on Places4Students, start here.Important Tips/Checklists for Renters>>
From what questions to ask potential landlords and how to select a roommate, to safety and security checklists, this is must-read information for even experienced renters.
Off-Campus Housing Closed Facebook Group
To connect with other new and current PSU-LV students living off-campus, request to join our private Facebook group, administered by our Student Affairs Office. In addition to meeting other PSU-LV students who live off campus, you can find potential roommates and share useful information about your location, commute, housing situation and more!
To be invited to this group, email the director of Student Affairs, Melissa Baker at m[email protected], using your Penn State email. Once you have been verified as a student, you will be sent an invitation.
*Penn State University Housing Disclaimer
The listing of rental units, roommates, and personal property is a service to local rental property owners and students, faculty, and staff of The Pennsylvania State University. Rental property owners and other users are responsible for reporting information fairly and accurately. The Pennsylvania State University and third-party vendors cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of such information. Inclusion of any listing on websites or printed material does not constitute, and shall not be construed or reported as (1) an endorsement or approval by The Pennsylvania State University or third-party vendors of any landlord, its properties, or its business practices, or of any roommate or personal property listed on a website or printed material or (2) a warranty or representation by The Pennsylvania State University or third party vendors as to the quality, safety or other features of such property and/or its owners or management agent(s). The Pennsylvania State University and third-party vendors expressly disclaim any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise with regard to such property or rental units or with regard to disputes between landlords and tenants concerning such property or rental units. All prospective tenants are responsible for inspecting potential rental units and negotiating lease terms with landlords, and users are encouraged to exercise their own good judgment when evaluating a prospective rental unit, landlord, roommate, or property listed on the printed material or websites.
