I’m attending Columbia this fall and I’m looking at apartments. I’m coming from a cheaper city but generally knew what to expect. I think the big shock for me though is broker fees. Is it normal to have to pay 4-5K in fees? That seems absolutely insane to me, but there seem to be very few options for a no fee apartment. Is this really what I’ll have to pay?

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Columbia has housing listings also. Or at least they used to when I was there

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If you look up property management companies, they list apartments in the buildings they manage for comparatively less fees . Thank 200 or less vs brokers commission. Not the most efficient way but an option. Upper east side - can try Bettina Equities, roserock is another one around the city, etc

Yes. Real estate brokers need to make a living too to be able to afford these obscene rents themselves!

You can also look up no fee apartments on street easy

Look into university housing & word of mouth around campus.

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