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Student Housing

When you need a partner at the top of the class

Berkadia Student Housing leverages unparalleled industry experience, extensive market understanding, and local knowledge of college towns nationwide to find, create, and finance close-to-campus opportunities that meet the varied needs of our clients.

From projects mirroring the scale of the largest public universities to those of the smallest private colleges, our mission remains the same and our team is intensely dedicated at every step. With enrollment projected to rise, the future looks bright for student housing, and we see a marketplace full of opportunity and growth. Whether you need financing, or are looking to make an investment in the future, we’re excited to partner with you to deliver a best-in-class experience.

Student Housing has shown resilience through COVID-19. Vacancy proved to not be an issue, as students still wanted to safely indulge in campus life throughout the pandemic. Our team has closed more than $1.3 billion across 45 sales, debt, and equity transactions in 2022. Meet and learn about our team of knowledgeable individuals here.

Student Housing Services and Solutions

We offer customized solutions and seamless service with our established resources and proven expertise. Success is certain when your approach is structured with careful evaluation and our established equity partners. You can also be assured that your decision making is made with actionable insights backed by our powerful data.

Have the confidence of knowing you’re working with the best when it comes to Student Housing. Berkadia is excited to partner with you to deliver a best-in-class experience through our investment advisors and mortgage banking professionals. Our investment advisors provide expert advisory for the purchase and sale of student housing assets. When you equip the right professionals with industry-leading insights and tools, the result is better investment outcomes. Our mortgage bankers provide reliable debt and equity solutions with our longstanding relationships with a broad range of lenders. Your projects, of any size and location, will benefit from best-in-class financing partners and unparalleled access to capital.

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NMHC Student Housing

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
October 17, 2023 – October 19, 2023

Track Record

Total
Volume

in student housing volume in 2022.

$1.3B

in student housing volume in 2022.

Transaction
Count

student housing transactions in 2022.

45

student housing transactions in 2022.

TOTAL BERKADIA
VOLUME

combined mortgage banking, investment sales and JV equity placement volume in 2022.

$57B

combined mortgage banking, investment sales and JV equity placement volume in 2022.

INSIGHTS

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Featured Investment Opportunities

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Campus Court
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN

Campus Court is a 221-bed value-add opportunity at one of the most recognized universities in the world.

Douglas Heights Student Housing

Douglas Heights
University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Douglas Heights is a 691-bed opportunity and is the only purpose-built student housing asset in the market.

The Annex of Oshkosh Student Housing

The Annex Of Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

The Annex of Oshkosh is a 310-bed opportunity with a marketing leading amenity package and strong historic occupancy.

The Park Evanston Student Housing

The Park Evanston
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

The Park Evanston is a 283-unit opportunity with sophisticated urban amenities and a residential garage.

The Glen Student Housing

The Glen
Cal State University – San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

The Glen is a 592-bed opportunity with best-in-class amenities, from a resort-style pool to fitness center and more.

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Red Cedar Flats
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Red Cedar Flats is a 436-bed contemporary mid-rise opportunity in a prime location.

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Villagio Apartments
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Villagio Apartments is a value-add opportunity with ideal unit mix in a strong Texas Market.

University Edge Youngstown student housing

University Edge Youngstown
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

University Edge Youngstown is a 546-bed opportunity with extraordinary amenities and is considered a market dominant asset.

Letterman Greensboro student housing

Letterman Greensboro
University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

The Letterman Greensboro is a 576-bed opportunity with strong rent growth and a water conservation plan.

WWU Living student housing

WWU Living
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

University Heights, Taylor Heights and Viking Gardens is a 309-bed significant value add opportunity in an amazing location.

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The U
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

The U is a 61-bed opportunity in the second fastest growing city in Washington state.

Letterman Chicago student housing

Letterman Chicago
University of Illinois – Chicago
Chicago, IL

The Letterman Chicago is a 482-bed opportunity in a prime location in a super high demand market with record-setting high enrollment.

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The Rocks
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

The Rocks is a 376-bed opportunity with a rich history of high occupancy at one of the largest campuses in the country.

Centrum Evanston student housing

Centrum Evanston
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Centrum Evanston is a 139-bed luxury apartment opportunity in the heart of Evanston.

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The Haven
Ball State University

Muncie, IN

The Haven is a 672-bed opportunity with a limited set of competitors and continued expected high occupancy.

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2023 U.S. STUDENT HOUSING MARKET REPORT

In this annual report, we explore how student housing investment sales volume has increased in recent years and the trajectory for 2023. The population growth projection for 18- to 22-year-olds in the top 50 metro areas will continue to increase, which helps pave the way for more investment opportunities. The price per bed is on track to continue increasing this year as enrollment is also projected to rise across major universities.

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Maximize Success

“Our team was built with a single goal in mind, maximizing our clients’ success in student housing. Our capital strength, market knowledge, breadth of experience and deep industry relationships provide our clients peace of mind knowing we will deliver the certainty of execution they depend on.”

Kevin Larimer
Senior Managing Director
Investment Sales

RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS

Access the latest market-driven insights and research from Berkadia.

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INSIGHTS

2022/2023 Student Leasing Cycle is on Pace to be the Strongest on Record

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Research

2023 U.S. Student Housing Market Report



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NEWSROOM

Berkadia Arranges $62M Stretch Senior Loan for Acquisition of 568 Bed Student Housing Property in Baltimore

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Insights

What’s Ahead for Student Housing in 2022



Recent Transactions

University Edge & Dickinson Lofts - Student Housing

University Edge & Dickinson Lofts
East Carolina University

437 beds

Silvertree Communities - Student Housing

Silvertree
Auburn University

892 beds

Red Mountain - Student Housing

Red Mountain
Dixie State University

288 beds

University Lofts - Student Housing

University Lofts
University of Denver

98 beds

University Edge - Student Housing

University Edge
Michigan State University

792 beds

Campus Crossing on Marion Pugh - Student Housing

Campus Crossings on Marion Pugh
Texas A&M University

444 beds

Laurel Ridge - Student Housing

Laurel Ridge
Texas A&M University

284 beds

University Square Student Housing

University Square
Texas A&M University

192 Beds

Want to Learn More?

At Berkadia, our capital strength, market knowledge, breadth of experience and deep industry relationships ensure that we can deliver the certainty of execution that our clients depend on.

Read our student housing brochure today and learn more.

Leadership

Kevin Larimer

Senior Managing Director
Investment Sales

Brandon Buell

Senior Managing Director
Investment Sales

Peter Benedetto

Senior Managing Director
Mortgage Banking

Steve Skok

Managing Director
Mortgage Banking

Aaron Moll

Director
Mortgage Banking