Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the leasing office hours?

  Monday- Friday from 10-6, Saturday and Sunday 11-5.

• Where are the Collegiate Village Apartments located?

  6 Affinity Lane Buffalo, NY 14215 (off Eggert near Route 33)
  391 Eggert Rd for GPS/Mapquest Directions.

• What size of apartments does Collegiate Village offer?

  Furnished apartments are available in 1,2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations. Each lockable bedroom has its own bathroom and the apartments have a kitchen with full-size appliances, living room and a washer and dryer.

• What does "furnished" mean?

  Collegiate Village provides:

  • a full-size bed,
  • mattress,
  • chest of drawers,
  • desk and chair in each bedroom (lofted, extra long, twin-size extra long bed in the double occupancy units).

  The living/dining room includes

  • refrigerator,
  • sink,
  • cabinets and counters,
  • oven/range,
  • kitchen island with three bar stools,
  • sofa,
  • side chair,
  • end table
  • coffee table.

  There are some variations based on the unit type.

• How does the pricing compare to other off-campus housing?

  The pricing is easily compared to other off-campus housing as well as on-campus housing. The rent includes many expenses that residents would pay extra for in other housing, such as heat, cable, high-speed internet, laundry, hot water, use of fitness facilities and gymnasium, tanning, movies, and other entertainment.

• Is it safe at Collegiate Village?

  Collegiate Village is the only gated community for students in the region with Card Access Entry. Each bedroom door has a personal lockset just for the student(s) assigned, so privacy and possessions can be protected.

  The property has a digital recording camera system to assist with monitoring the grounds of the property, and patrol personnel are routinely visible throughout, and are available to escort students when requested.

  Although there are no measures that can completely guarantee safety, Collegiate Village offers more safety features than any other off-campus property, and will continue to promote self-awareness and protection.

• What fire safety measures does Collegiate Village have?

  Fire safety is a serious concern in off-campus apartments, particularly in the older, city homes that surround most area colleges and universities. All Collegiate Village buildings and apartments have fire safety alarm systems with sprinklers.

• What is an individual lease?

  Collegiate Village apartment leases are for each individual person in an apartment, not the apartment as a whole. This means you don't have to worry about being held responsible for one of your roommate's rent if they don't pay.

• If I don't have roommates, what happens?

  Don't worry; you aren't the only one who may not have a roommate in mind. At Collegiate Village, we have a great system for matching students together on various personality traits and interests. We'll do the work to find you someone to live with.

• What size are the beds?

  The beds at Collegiate Village are full-size beds in private bedrooms and are lofted, twin size beds in the double occupancy bedrooms.

• Where are the laundry facilities?

  Each apartment has its own washer and dryer! You no longer have to cart your laundry to a common area laundry or worry about paying for each cycle.

• Are Pets allowed?

  Pets are allowed in two bedroom units in designated buildings. There is a pet policy addendum attached to the lease and there are some extra charges. Pets are not allowed in other buildings.

• To Whom Do I Make My Check Payable?

  Checks are payable to Collegiate Village.

• Does Collegiate Village allow you Co-Ed roommates?

  Yes, you can have Co-ed roommates in two-bedroom, single-occupancy apartments providing both occupants agree. One bedroom apartments may be rented by couples.

• Is there transportation?

  Yes, there is a Collegiate Village shuttle that operates on a regular basis from the property to within steps of the Main Street NFTA Metro Rail Station and the UB Stampede Transportation hub at the UB South Campus. It also runs to other campuses, The Galleria Mall, and Wegmans supermarket.  For further information see the Transportation page on this web site.

• Who can lease at Collegiate Village?

  Collegiate Village is an off-campus student housing community. As long as you are enrolled in an institution of higher learning, you meet the student status criteria. Students with families are welcome, and college and university staff may also be eligible for housing; please check with a manager.

• Does Collegiate Village accept Financial Aid?

  Yes! CV has a rent deferral program that will help students who are paying with financial aid.

• Are the prices listed per person?

  Yes, all of our prices are per person! Don't forget that the prices include almost everything!

• What do the prices include?

  The prices include your heat, internet, cable, furnishings, brand new appliances, and access to our Lodge area and amenities.

• What does the Lodge have to offer residents?

  The Lodge has a large lounge with a pool table, card table, shuffleboard table, flat screen TV, a fireplace and plenty of comfy chairs. The Lodge also has a Hi-Def gaming center, movie theater, computer center, fitness facility, tanning booths, basketball court and much more...

• What is the distance from area schools?

  Approximate distances are:

  • UB South: 2 miles/6 minutes
  • UB North: 6 miles/10 minutes
  • Buffalo Medical Corridor: 6 miles/10 minutes
  • Villa Maria: 2 miles/6 minutes
  • Daeman College: 2 miles/7minutes
  • ECC North: 6 miles/9 minutes
  • Buff State: 5 miles/8 minutes
  • Canisius College: 3 miles/6 minutes
  • Hilbert College: 15 miles/21 minutes