College of Staten Island, The City University of New York

Staten Island, NY

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College of Staten Island, The City University of New York - Staten Island, NY

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Upholding CUNY’s reputation for excellence in the heart of Staten Island

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Serving the New York area from the city’s smallest borough, the College of Staten Island brings CUNY’s culture of academic excellence to the surrounding community. The central location makes CSI easily accessible from anywhere on Staten Island, and strives to provide exceptional education opportunities to students of every stripe, from those seeking certificates to doctoral candidates. CSI also participates in CUNY’s Macauley Honors College program, which provides an extra challenge to those students who seek to get the most out of their studies.

The campus is nestled between the huge Willowbrook Park and Latourette Park, which offer tons of scenery and trails to enjoy at your leisure. Most of the area surrounding CSI is residential, with the suburban neighborhoods of the borough offering a vast selection of rental options near the college.

The restaurants, bars, and specialty shops along Forest Avenue and Victory Boulevard are close by, giving you great variety to pick from during your free time. Easy access to the Staten Island Expressway gives you a quick route to the exciting attractions and resources of Brooklyn and Manhattan as well as the shopping and dining in Elizabeth, NJ.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Staten Island, NY is $1,575 for a studio, $1,712 for one bedroom, $2,326 for two bedrooms, and $2,144 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Staten Island has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 454 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,575/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,712/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 858 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,326/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,097 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,144/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ps 30 Westerleigh

Public

Grades PK-5

659 Students

9/10

Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

9/10

Ps 35 The Clove Valley School

Public

Grades K-5

377 Students

9/10

Ps 5 Huguenot

Public

Grades K-5

295 Students

9/10

Staten Island School Of Civic Leadership

Public

Grades PK-8

838 Students

8/10

Is 7 Elias Bernstein

Public

Grades 6-8

1,193 Students

8/10

Is 34 Tottenville

Public

Grades 6-8

1,041 Students

8/10

Staten Island School Of Civic Leadership

Public

Grades PK-8

838 Students

8/10

Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

8/10

Is 75 Frank D Paulo

Public

Grades 6-8

1,452 Students

7/10

Staten Island Technical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,374 Students

10/10

CSI High School For International Studies

Public

Grades 9-12

512 Students

8/10

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Public

Grades 9-12

478 Students

8/10

Tottenville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,783 Students

7/10

The Michael J Petrides School

Public

Grades PK-12

1,444 Students

7/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Astrophysical Observatory at College of Staten Island
  • Willowbrook Park
  • Greenbelt Nature Center
  • Greenbelt
  • William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • LaGuardia

Colleges

Top Apartments Near College of Staten Island, The City University of New York

384 Purdy Ave

384 Purdy Ave

384 Purdy Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$2,700

2 Beds

61 Furness Pl

61 Furness Pl

61 Furness Pl,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$1,800

1 Bed

50 Monsey Pl

50 Monsey Pl

50 Monsey Pl,
Staten Island, NY 10303

$3,400

3 Beds

32 Kelly Blvd

32 Kelly Blvd

32 Kelly Blvd,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$1,800

1 Bed

183 Merrill Ave

183 Merrill Ave

183 Merrill Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$1,500

Studio

10 Donna Ct

10 Donna Ct

10 Donna Ct,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$1,800

1 Bed

40 Donna Ct

40 Donna Ct

40 Donna Ct,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$2,500

1 Bed

2268 Richmond Ter

2268 Richmond Ter

2268 Richmond Ter,
Staten Island, NY 10302

$3,450

3 Beds

36 Mersereau Ave

36 Mersereau Ave

36 Mersereau Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10303

$1,800

1 Bed

Houses Near College of Staten Island, The City University of New York

61 Furness Pl

61 Furness Pl,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$1,800

1 Bed | 1.5 Baths

50 Monsey Pl

50 Monsey Pl,
Staten Island, NY 10303

$3,400

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

183 Merrill Ave

183 Merrill Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314

$1,500

Studio | 1 Bath

1923 S Railroad Ave

1923 S Railroad Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10306

$2,200

2 Beds | 1 Bath

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