Support students in their off-campus journey with a university-branded platform powered by Rent College Pads, featuring verified listings, renter education, and student-centered tools that improve housing access and satisfaction at no cost to the university.
Request a Demoof higher education students live off-campus, representing the vast majority of the student population
of institutions cite "lack of on-campus availability" as the #1 reason students choose to live off-campus
of institutions report that the transition to off-campus housing impacts the overall student experience
When it comes to student housing, you know how important it is to student success. But finding the right place to live isn’t always easy for students, and universities often face challenges in providing the right type of support.
College Pads is the leading off-campus housing platform designed to support universities in delivering a better, more connected rental experience for students.
Our platform contributes to student satisfaction, retention, and wellness—without adding headcount or tech overhead.
Ready to enable students with stress-free moves off-campus?
Request a demo to discover how College Pads can provide your students with a customized off-campus housing platform—at no additional cost to your institution.
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The off-campus housing platform includes renter education modules, interactive tools, and customized roommate and sublease portals to help students make informed housing decisions and navigate the rental process effectively.
Builds real-world readiness through renter education and lease literacy
Promotes responsible decision-making in housing choices and budgeting
Empowers independence by guiding students through essentials like utilities, roommates, and tenant rights
The platform can be custom branded to your institution – providing students with a familiar and trusted experience that feels like an extension of your university.
Only quality listings make it onto the platform. Every property is reviewed and aligned with your university’s housing standards, helping to reduce risk and complaints.
Listings are crafted with the student experience in mind. For example, commute and transit times from campus are included, ensuring that students have important information at their fingertips.
College Pads saves your staff time and improves the student experience by offering sublease support and roommate listings to help with matching.
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Help students navigate the rental process by providing educational resources, scam prevention advice, and support materials tailored to first-time renters.
Gain visibility into pricing trends, student engagement, and listing performance through an intuitive dashboard that helps you stay informed.
Texas State University Creates a Seamless Housing Journey from Campus to Community with StarRez and College Pads
Learn how Texas State University, a long-time StarRez customer, is educating students and expanding access to off-campus housing with College Pads.
Read Texas State's Success Story
Gain greater access, transparency, and control over their off-campus housing journey within a single, trusted platform.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that their students are supported and informed.
Are empowered to focus on meaningful engagement with students rather than on manual processes.
Gain the insights and efficiency needed to drive retention, satisfaction, and long-term success—all without increasing workload or system complexity.
"We’re excited about the future of having both systems working in tandem. StarRez helps us serve students while they’re with us on campus, and College Pads ensures they’re supported when they move off campus. It’s a comprehensive approach that puts student experience first."
“College Pads helped us consolidate off-campus housing information in one place, which reduced student confusion and freed up our team to focus on higher-impact work.”
“Texas State grows and grows every year, and we saw a need to have off-campus housing for students supported by a marketplace that could easily connect students to those options. College Pads helped us understand and market our local housing inventory in ways we had never done before.”
Discover how StarRez and College Pads, together, are building the most comprehensive on-and-off-campus housing solution for students worldwide! Request a call about this new service that is free for higher education institutions.
Acquired in 2025, Rent College Pads is proud to be part of the StarRez family, bringing end-to-end housing solutions from campus to community. Learn more >
