FAQs | Student Apartments in Towson, Maryland

It’s a top-quality Towson community designed especially with Towson University and local college students in mind. The York features a variety of spacious, plus a a full set of community features such as a 24-hour fitness center, gaming and study spaces, and more, with Whole Foods right at the front door. All just steps from campus.

No. The York is a privately owned and professionally managed community. Click here for more information about the management and ownership.

You can select your roommate(s), or you can apply on your own and we can match you with other students. Applicants answer a short list of lifestyle questions to help in the matching process.

Instead of requiring all roommates to sign a joint lease, each person at The York has their own individual contract, with one person per bedroom. This means you are only responsible for paying for yourself — not your roommates. Even if a roommate moves out or other bedrooms in your apartment are empty, you only pay the rate for your bedroom.

Each resident at The York pays a flat rate that includes:

The spacious accommodations at The York range from studio, 1, 2 and 4 bedroom apartments, with a private bathroom for each bedroom.

Yes, each apartment at The York has a furniture package that includes a full-size bed, desk and chair and stackable dresser drawers in each bedroom. In the deluxe studio apartment only, a retractable Murphy bed is provided instead of a standard full-size bed frame. The living room includes a sofa, chair, coffee table and entertainment stand. Furniture packages vary based on apartment size and orientation. To see a sample of the furniture and other finishes, please visit our model apartment.

The standard term is August 19, 2027 to July 29, 2028, with payments made in 12 equal installments. Limited alternate dates are available; please inquire with our staff. Click here for a sample agreement.

Each resident must pay an administrative fee for each contract year. This fee is reduced significantly if the resident provides a qualifying guarantor (often a parent) for their financial obligations under Housing Agreement.

Yes. Residents can pay online 24 hours per day, by credit card or ACH electronic checking. The York also offers automatic payment by either credit card or checking account — just fill out one page, one time and payments will be made automatically. Convenience fees apply for credit card and debit card payments.

Your living costs at The York can be covered by financial aid, just like on-campus housing. Any available financial aid funds, after university charges are satisfied, are released to the student for non-institutional expenses, such as off-campus housing. These funds can be used to pay charges at The York. Normal payment deadlines will continue to apply.

The York is designed and offered for students at Towson University, Morgan State University and other local colleges. The per-person contracts are also designed with students in mind. Therefore, applications are accepted only from students at one of these local colleges or universities. The York is an Equal Opportunity housing provider and welcomes student residents with children, at no extra cost other than regular charges for each bedroom space selected by the resident. In order to match roommates in shared apartments with college students, roommate consent is required for any occupant who is not a college student.

The York has a monitored fire-sprinkler system, along with electronic locks plus individually locking bedroom doors. Community courtesy patrols are provided at select times. Management staff are also available 24×7 and can be reached by a 24-hour phone number.

The York is a pet-friendly community, subject to limits on animals and breeds. The community is smoke-free in all indoor and adjacent spaces. Guests are welcome at all times, subject to the consent of roommates and security considerations. Overnight guests are welcome, with limits on the number of days and guests.

The York offers on-site reserved parking in a parking garage for an additional cost.

The York is just blocks from Towson University campus and near Morgan State. Shuttle services include the MSU shuttle and Towson University’s off-campus shuttle bus service, TU Tiger Ride. Tiger Ride has a stop right outside the community on York Road and Chesapeake Ave. The bus runs from 7:15am to 10:30pm weekdays when school is in session. For more details regarding the shuttle bus schedule, download the TUTigerRide app or click here.

Although we do not currently have a model apartment, we offer a virtual tour that can be viewed here. You can also request an appointment for a personal tour, or just stop by to see us and we’ll be happy to show you the community.