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LaSalle Acquires 482-Bed Student Housing Community Near San Jose State University

Amy Works — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:37:20 +0000

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — LaSalle Investment Management has acquired 27 North Apartments, a 482-bed student housing community located near the San Jose State University campus. The seven-story property offers 119 units in a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. The community was fully occupied at the time of sale. The Dinerstein Cos. has been tapped to operate the property, which was built in 2016. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released.

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Adam America, JW Capital Secure $180M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near Florida International University

John Nelson — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:49:55 +0000

SWEETWATER, FLA. — Adam America Real Estate and JW Capital Management have secured $180 million for the refinancing of Terrazul, a 22-story student housing community located adjacent to Florida International University (FIU). Completed in 2024, the 1,201-bed property is located at 700 S.W. 107th Ave. in Sweetwater, a city in Miami-Dade County. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Reimer and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through Corebridge Institutional Investment LLC. The borrowers will use the financing to pay off Terrazul’s existing construction loan and collect proceeds. The property features 932 studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units that were 98 percent occupied at the time of financing, as well as 647 parking spaces, a suite of amenities and 15,442 square feet of retail space on the ground level.

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Subtext Completes 769-Bed Student Housing Development Near Arizona State University

Amy Works — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:14:09 +0000

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Subtext has completed VERVE Tempe, a 769-bed student housing development located at 1047 S. Terrace Road near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Subtext completed the 15-story community in partnership with FrontRange Capital Partners and TPG Real Estate Partners. Kennedy Wilson provided financing. The development team included ESG Architecture & Design and Brinkmann Constructors. VERVE Tempe spans 479,388 square feet and offers 240 units in studio through four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool and clubroom with a game lounge, photo booth and entertaining kitchen; hot tub and cold plunge; outdoor fire pits, a game lawn and grilling stations; two-story fitness center with smart workout equipment, indoor and outdoor fitness spaces, a dedicated yoga room and wellness suite with a meditation room and sauna; golf simulator; study lounge with private and group study spaces; a pet spa and dog run; lobby coffee bar; and 1,800 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

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University of South Florida, Partners Break Ground on $500M Mixed-Use Project in Tampa

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0000

TAMPA, FLA. — The University of South Florida (USF) and its development partners have broken ground on the $500 million first phase of Uptown Landing, a new mixed-use project situated within walking distance of the planned USF on-campus football stadium. The first phase of the project comprises 30 acres and will include 717 beds of student housing; 152 apartments reserved for graduate students and USF employees; four to six restaurant venues; 68,000 square feet of retail space; a hotel and conference center and academic research facilities. Delivered through a master development agreement with ACE Fletcher LLC, this development marks the largest public-private partnership (PPP) in the history of the State University System of Florida. ACE Fletcher is a partnership between Capstone Development Partners, Aureate Development and Ellison Development. The project team also includes Provident Resources Group, CBI Construction, Baker Barrios Architects and Kimley-Horn. Funding for the project includes $270 million in tax-exempt bond financing for the student housing, hospitality, restaurant and retail uses, as well as a roughly $225 million investment for the Translational Research Institute. Capstone Management Partners will provide maintenance and operations services at the student housing building in a shared services agreement with USF. The first phase is…

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Harrison Street, Michaels Partner with University of San Diego on $230M Student Housing Development

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

SAN DIEGO — Harrison Street Asset Management and The Michaels Organization have announced a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the University of San Diego (USD) for the development of Presidio Terrace Apartments, a $230 million student housing project. Plans call for 700 beds across 321 units. The investment marks the university’s first-ever PPP agreement. “Presidio Terrace is a strong example of how PPPs can help universities address critical infrastructure needs, creating a win-win situation for academic institutions, investors and college communities,” says Jim Hennessy, head of PPP business development at Harrison Street. “Today, we are seeing more PPP activity than ever before, as more universities recognize that these structures allow them to focus on their core academic mission while conserving capital and transferring operational responsibilities to a private partner.” Located on campus between USD’s academic center and a nearby retail corridor, Presidio Terrace will be purpose-built for upperclassmen, graduate and professional students. Slated for completion in August 2029, the development will provide convenient access to USD’s business, nursing, engineering and law schools. The project is structured through a 99-year ground lease with USD and will benefit from a full real estate tax exemption as a university-affiliated facility. Michaels will lead…

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Starwood Capital, Trinitas to Develop Three Student Housing Communities Totaling 2,046 Beds

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:47:48 +0000

CARMEL, IND. AND MIAMI BEACH, FLA.— Starwood Capital Group and Trinitas Ventures have formed a joint venture to develop three student housing communities totaling 2,046 beds. Projects include Atmosphere Pittsburgh, a 672-bed development located at 217 Halket St. near Carnegie Mellon University in the city’s Oakland neighborhood; Atmosphere Norman, a 677-bed project located at 310 East Boyd St. near the University of Oklahoma in Norman; and Atmosphere on Mifflin, a 697-bed development located at 619 West Mifflin St. near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. All three communities are scheduled for completion in summer 2028. Ryan Lang led Newmark’s student housing team in arranging the joint venture. Trinitas Ventures is headquartered in Carmel, and Starwood Capital Group is headquartered in Miami Beach.

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RISE, University of Tennessee Complete 1,024-Bed Residence Hall

John Nelson — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:53:20 +0000

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A public-private partnership between RISE: A Real Estate Co. and the University of Tennessee has completed Torchbearer Hall, a 1,024-bed residence hall development on the institution’s campus in Knoxville. The project is Phase II of a larger development plan that has delivered 3,000 beds to date. The property features a centralized hub with reception areas, staff offices, community kitchens and lounges. Additional shared amenities include study rooms, multipurpose spaces, resident gathering areas and laundry facilities. The development team for Torchbearer Hall included Niles Bolton Associates, Cope Architecture, Blaine Construction, Brailsford & Dunlavey, RBC Capital Markets and Provident Resources Group.

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TSB Capital Arranges Refinancing for 448-Bed Student Housing Community Near Northern Arizona University

Amy Works — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:40:53 +0000

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — TSB Capital Advisors has secured a refinancing for Commons at Sawmill, a 448-bed student housing community located near the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff. TSB placed a floating-rate loan through Old National Bank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Coastal Ridge Real Estate and Real Estate at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Delivered in 1992 and renovated in 2023, the community offers 194 units in a mix of studio, two- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, study lounge, conference space and an outdoor courtyard with grilling stations.

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CrestMarc, Midloch Acquire 294-Unit Apartment Complex in Huntsville, Texas

Taylor Williams — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:35:07 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — A partnership between two investment firms, Dallas-based CrestMarc and Chicago-based Midloch Investment Partners, has acquired The Forum at Sam Houston, a 294-unit apartment complex located about 70 miles north of Houston in Huntsville. The property also functions as student housing for enrollees at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Built in 2010, The Forum at Sam Houston features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 800 square feet. Amenities include a pool, sand volleyball court, basketball court, clubhouse and study lounge, fitness center, bark park, complimentary Starbucks Coffee bar and private shuttle to the SHSU campus. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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Gilbane, CBRE IM Complete 484-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of California, Berkeley

Amy Works — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:52:27 +0000

BERKELEY, CALIF. — A partnership between Gilbane Development and CBRE Investment Management (IM) has completed Pique, a 484-bed student housing development located at 2587 Telegraph Ave. near the University of California, Berkeley campus. Construction of the property commenced in October 2025. The eight-story community offers 53 units in four-, five- and six-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include an indoor/outdoor yoga and fitness center, outdoor study terraces, two rooftop decks, a community terrace, coworking lounge and smart food lockers and private study pods on each floor. The property also features 2,900 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

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Gantry Arranges $22.8M Loan for Kansas Student Housing Property

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:25:04 +0000

PITTSBURG, KAN. — Gantry has arranged a $22.8 million permanent CMBS loan for University Digs, a multifamily property located at 1902 S. Broadway St. in Pittsburg, directly adjacent to Pittsburg University. The three-story, 190-unit community features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Originally built in 1960, University Digs has undergone extensive renovations since its original construction. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, volleyball court, pickleball court and onsite management. Mark Reichter and Alec Frook of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The five-year, fixed-rate loan features interest-only payments for the full term.

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Scion Group, Ares Acquire Student Housing Portfolio in Sun Belt for $435M

John Nelson — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

CHICAGO — A partnership between The Scion Group and funds managed by Ares Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of four student housing properties in Sun Belt markets. The aggregate purchase price for the 2,315-bed portfolio was approximately $435 million. The seller, Chicago-based SCHENK+, developed three of the properties and acquired and repositioned the fourth. The portfolio includes two communities serving students attending Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas: The Parlor and Hillside San Marcos. The other two properties are Tenn near University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Georgia Heights near the University of Georgia in Athens. Chicago-based Scion currently operates in all three student housing markets. The company says this acquisition represents a “comprehensive exit” for SCHENK+’s founder, Jared Schenk. “Jared Schenk is one of the true pioneers of off-campus student housing, and he has built an incredible portfolio of high-quality communities,” says Robert Bronstein, CEO of Scion. “Scion is pleased to add another successful portfolio execution to our track record, and we are even more excited to welcome these communities to our portfolio.” Founded in 1999, Scion is the world’s largest owner of off-campus student housing. Following this transaction, Scion will operate nearly 117,000 beds across 187…

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Priority Capital Advisory Arranges $13.6M Bridge Loan for Refinancing of Los Angeles Multifamily Property

Amy Works — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:18:41 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Priority Capital Advisory has arranged a $13.6 million bridge loan for the refinancing of a student housing and multifamily property located at 8833 Reading Ave. in Los Angeles’ Westchester neighborhood. The owner is a joint venture between Six Peak Capital and Grandview Partners. Completed in April 2025, the five-story property features 33 one-, two-, three-, four- five- and six-bedroom apartments and a 25-space subterranean parking level. Units feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, vinyl plank and tile flooring, walk-in closets and washers/dryers. Community amenities include a rooftop deck with barbecues and a clubhouse with a kitchen, as well as automated package lockers. The property is currently 88 percent occupied, with approximately 50 percent of the units leased to students. Additionally, three units are covenanted for very low-income households and two units covenanted for extremely low-income households.

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KeyBank Provides $22M Acquisition Loan for Tampa Student Housing Community, Borrower Plans Multifamily Conversion

Abby Cox — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:54:56 +0000

TAMPA, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has provided a $22 million loan for the acquisition of U Lake Apartments, a 300-unit student housing community located near the University of South Florida in Tampa. Alan Isenstadt and Jack Hoffman of KBREC originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Sharp Key Capital Fund VII, which plans to redevelop the property into a market-rate multifamily complex. Planned upgrades include the installation of property-wide HVAC systems, roofing improvements, enhanced landscaping and amenity renovations. Situated on nearly 22 acres at 14200 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa’s University submarket, U Lake comprises 18 buildings with one- and two-bedroom floorplans, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include three swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, a dog park, outdoor gathering spaces and clubhouse facilities.

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LV Collective Completes 829-Bed Student Housing Community Near Arizona State University

Amy Works — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:24:28 +0000

TEMPE, ARIZ. — LV Collective, in partnership with Kayne Anderson Real Estate, has completed Rambler Tempe, a purpose-built student housing property located at 1020 E. Apache Blvd. in Tempe, home of Arizona State University. Project partners included Shepley Bulfinch as architect, Layton as general contractor and Variant Collaborative as interior designer. Pacific Life provided debt financing for the project. The 14-story, 552,380-square-foot Rambler Tempe features 289 units totaling 829 beds in a mix of studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans. Move-ins started in late July.

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Subtext Buys Site Near University of Kentucky, Plans 520-Bed Student Housing Project

John Nelson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:03:20 +0000

LEXINGTON, KY. — Subtext has acquired a site located at 565 S. Limestone in Lexington for the development of EVER Lexington, a 520-bed student housing community serving students attending the University of Kentucky. The project is located within a qualified opportunity zone and is being developed in partnership with FrontRange Capital and Larson Capital Management. Construction is set to begin imminently, with completion scheduled for summer 2028. The community will offer 149 units in one- through four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include a two-story lobby, study mezzanine, fitness center, wellness suite, pool deck, fitness studio, cold room, sauna and an outdoor bar and lounge. The development team for the project includes Southern Building Group, KTGY, ESG, EA Partners, Schultz Burman Engineering and UMB.

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Portman, 908 Group Deliver 674-Bed Student Housing Community Near Florida State University

Abby Cox — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:17:43 +0000

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Atlanta-based Portman and Tampa-based 908 Group, along with Canyon Partners Real Estate and PTM Partners, have opened The Hall, a 674-bed student housing community near Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee. Situated adjacent from Legacy Hall, the new home of the FSU College of Business, The Hall features 191 apartments across two mid-rise buildings. Amenities at the complex include two swimming pools, two fitness centers, property-wide Wi-Fi, 425 parking spaces and 7,689 square feet of ground-floor retail.

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Gilbane, Purdue Fort Wayne Open 600-Bed Student Housing Development in Indiana

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:44:30 +0000

FORT WAYNE, IND. — Gilbane and Purdue University Ford Wayne (PFW) have opened Trace, a 600-bed student housing complex on PFW’s North Campus made possible through a public-private partnership. PFW is continuing its transition from a commuter campus by offering a more traditional residential community, addressing the need for more student housing, which has been at full capacity for seven consecutive fall semesters. Located near Ginsberg Hall, the four-story, 213,000-square-foot development includes 176 units spanning studio to four-bedroom accommodations. Nearly half of the beds are reserved for university-contracted students while the remaining will be available for other students, including those enrolled at other colleges and universities, who will lease the complex directly. Amenities at the property include a convenience store, fitness center, gaming room, study space, lounges, a reception area, leasing office and multipurpose spaces. Outdoor amenities include a hammock farm, sand volleyball court, basketball court, grilling areas, fire pits and green space. Gilbane served as developer and construction manager, AVB was the design-builder and Progressive AE was the architect. The complex will be owned by Strategic Facility Partners and operated by Inwood Management.

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Landmark Properties Acquires 642-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Mississippi

John Nelson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:41:25 +0000

OXFORD, MISS. — Landmark Properties has acquired The Domain at Oxford, a 642-bed student housing community located at 2002 Oxford Way near the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford. The property was acquired in partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments and Peninsula Investments. Walker & Dunlop brokered the acquisition, and TSB Capital assisted with financing. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released. Built in 2016, the community offer 216 fully furnished units in a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, golf simulator, resort-style pool, recreational green space, basketball and sand volleyball courts, study rooms and a screening theater. The property also offers parking for 756 vehicles.

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HH Group Acquires 212-Bed Student Housing Property Near George Washington University

John Nelson — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:02 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — HH Group has acquired Varsity on K, a 212-bed student housing development located near the George Washington University campus in Washington, D.C.’s West End neighborhood. The community offers 197 fully furnished units in studio through three-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, demonstration kitchen, business center, game lounge, package lockers, private study and meeting rooms and an outdoor courtyard with dining areas, grilling stations and a fire pit. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released. The new ownership plans to begin a comprehensive repositioning program at the property, to include rebranding the community as Haven on K; refreshed common areas; the addition of expanded amenity offerings; and common area, security and building system upgrades. The community will be managed by HH Red Stone, the company’s vertically integrated property management arm.

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