Publication: Housing and the Cost of Living for Graduate Students 2007-08
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Princeton offers housing for eligible graduate students and their dependents in a variety of University apartments. For information regarding off-campus options, see page 12. All apartments are unfurnished. Please note that studio, one bedroom, and the Hibben-Magie Apartments are especially attractive and are usually chosen by returning students and are rarely available to incoming students. The following links can help you understand the proximity of the locations to campus and access via the campus shuttle:
Lawrence Apartments comprise 93 one-bedroom unfurnished units in a 12-story high-rise and 55 two-bedroom unfurnished units in a cluster of two-story buildings. This modern complex is located in a peaceful setting off Alexander Street, south of the Graduate College. Consult the list of current fees and expenses (on page 19) to determine the monthly charge. The rate includes heat, gas, and water but not electrical or telephone service. All units are unfurnished except for a gas stove and a refrigerator. Coin-operated laundries are available. Laundry equipment is not permitted in individual apartments. Parking is available, but permits are required and may be obtained at the University’s TigerCard Office. Pets that can be humanely restricted to cages, bowls, or aquaria are permitted at the Lawrence Apartments. Internet access is included at Lawrence; see www.princeton.edu/dormnet.
| Apartment size | One-bedroom | Two-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom #1 | 10' x 12' | 10'8" x 12' |
| Bedroom #2 | N/A | 8'8" x 10'8" |
| Dining area | 8' x 7'8" | N/A |
| Living room | 12' x 15'8" | 14' x 17' |
| Kitchen | 7' x 8'8" | 7'4" x 8'4" |
These buildings opened in 2004 and include studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plans that offer excellent space, sunlight, and views. Each apartment includes a fully equipped modern kitchen with refrigerator and stove, wall-to-wall carpeting, and spacious closets. Coin-operated laundry facilities are provided. All utilities (air conditioning, heat, water, and electricity, but not cable or phone service) are included in your monthly rate. The apartments feature central air conditioning, individual thermostat control, ceramic-tiled bathrooms, and soaking tubs in all apartments. Two-bedroom units are approximately 921 to 960 sq. ft.; one-bedroom units are 560 to 602 sq. ft.; and studio (efficiency) units are 360 sq. ft. All units are unfurnished. Please check the list of current fees and expenses to determine the monthly charge for Lawrence Buildings 8 to 14 (see page 19). Parking is available, but permits are required and may be obtained at the University’s TigerCard Office. Pets that can be humanely restricted to cages, bowls, or aquaria are permitted at the Lawrence Apartments. Each apartment also includes Internet access.
Butler Apartments, built in 1947 and located off Harrison Street on the east side of campus, consist of 302 bungalow-type units, each containing two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. All are unfurnished except for a gas stove, a refrigerator, an automatic gas hot water heater, and a gas space heater. Please check the list of current fees and expenses for the different rents on the 36 small and 268 large apartments (see page 18). Residents must pay for heat and all utilities except water. A coin-operated laundry is available, and washing machines are not permitted in the units. Parking is available, but permits are required and may be obtained at the University’s TigerCard Office. Pets are permitted at Butler Apartments; they must be licensed and tagged with their owner’s name and address and in compliance with all applicable laws. Each apartment includes Internet access.
| Apartment size | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom #1 | 8'4" x 10'4" | 9'6" x 13' |
| Bedroom #2 | 7'4" x 10'10" | 9'8" x 12'2" |
| Living room | 10'4" x 11' | 12'5" x 15'4" |
| Kitchen | 7'8" x 10' | 10' x 10'9" |
The Millstone River Apartments is a complex shared with faculty-staff housing and is located on Mapleton Road, off Route 1, about 1.5 miles from campus. Although Millstone is accessible by an unpaved bike path in good weather, residents typically require a car to travel to campus. The complex includes unfurnished one-bedroom and studio apartments. Units include a refrigerator, a gas stove, and air conditioning. Rent includes water; tenants pay for gas and electricity. (See page 19 for costs.) Each building has its own coin-operated laundry room for tenants to use. Washers, dryers, and dishwashers are not permitted in the apartments. Parking is available, but permits are required and may be obtained at the University’s TigerCard Office. Pets are only permitted in ground-floor Millstone River Apartments.
| Apartment size | Small one-bedroom | Large one-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 15' x 11'6" | 15' x 11'6" |
| Living room | 12' x 9' | 14' x 19' |
| Dining room | 8' x 9' | 11' x 7'6" |
| Kitchen | 8'6" x 7'6" | 6' x 10'6" |
| Apartment size | Small efficiency | Large efficiency |
| Living room | 25' x 12' | 29' x 12' |
| Kitchen | 10' x 7' | 10' x 7' |
The Hibben and Magie Apartments are duplex units situated in two eight-story buildings overlooking Lake Carnegie. Two, three, and four-bedroom units are available in this complex. All units except those on ground-level are reached by elevators which give access to open-air corridors. Each unit has an entrance hall, dining area, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms. A coin-operated laundry is available in the basement. The rate includes heat, gas, and water but does not include electric, telephone, or cable television charges. All units are unfurnished except for a stove and a refrigerator. Pets are not permitted.