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Currently thirteen two-bedroom apartments are available to lease through Curtis. Priority consideration is given to newly admitted students for their first year of enrollment. The apartments are located within three blocks of the school. The apartments are not furnished, and students are responsible for paying for all utilities.
Curtis seeks to accommodate student housing requests as quickly as possible. Requests usually exceed apartment availability, so it is very important that you request housing early, preferably immediately upon formally accepting admission. The school cannot guarantee Curtis housing to any student.
A deposit of $200, along with your application for housing, must be received in order to hold your apartment.
Pay Housing Deposit ($200)
Assignments and Roommates
Roommates in Curtis-sponsored apartments are same-sex. Curtis will try to match roommates based on preferences indicated on the housing questionnaire.
If you are interested in having a specific student as your roommate, submit your application as early as possible, along with the housing questionnaire. Every effort will be made to accommodate roommate requests.
Highest priority for apartments is given to entering first-year students who meet admissions and housing deadlines. After the housing deadline, leases for any remaining apartments will be extended to interested returning students.
The Office of Student Services will keep you informed about the status of your housing request. Please read your e-mail regularly, and respond to all requests promptly.
Apartment Information
Some apartments have wall-to-wall carpeting and others have hardwood floors. All apartments are unfurnished and come equipped with central air conditioning. Some apartments have two bathrooms. The kitchen has a full-sized refrigerator, range/oven, sink with disposal, and cabinets. You will need to provide dishes, pots and pans, and cooking and eating utensils. It is helpful to coordinate with your roommate what items each of you will bring to avoid duplication and unnecessary expense.
The apartments have wireless Internet access and cable TV connections. You will be responsible for these charges if you choose to use these services. Coin-operated washers and dryers are usually located in the basement of each building.
Curtis does not provide parking to students and recommends that students not bring automobiles to school. All students who wish to bring a car must make arrangements on their own with local garages. Parking fees are quite high for long-term parking.
 Other housing possibilities (PDF)
Recent Center City listings
Tours
To tour the apartments that may be leased through Curtis, contact Admission Officer Chris Hodges 215-717-3117 or Veronica McAuley 215-717-3188.
Some hotels in the vicinity of the school provide special discount rates, should you need accommodations when you come to Philadelphia. Please mention The Curtis Institute of Music when making your reservations. Visit www.onebigcampus.com for more information. If you mention “College Campus Visit rate” when making your reservation, you will receive a discounted rate.
Club Quarters, 1628 Chestnut Street, 215-282-5100
The Latham, 135 South 17th Street, 877-Latham1 (toll free)
The Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust Street, 888-201-1718 (toll free)
Regulations
Pennsylvania state law requires that all students living in college-provided housing receive the meningitis vaccine before moving in. You will be given the keys to your apartment ONLY after you provide documentation stating that you meet this state requirement.
Parents are not permitted to reside in Curtis-leased apartments. If you wish to have a parent live with you in Philadelphia, please arrange for independent housing.
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