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JLL Secures $64M Refinancing for 820-Bed Student Housing Community Near Mississippi State University

Abby Cox — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:14:17 +0000

STARKVILLE, MISS. — JLL has secured a $64 million refinancing for The Vista Starkville, an 820-bed student housing community located near the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville. Gregg Shapiro, Mike Brady, Sam Tarter, Christian Johnston and Connor McCarthy of JLL represented the borrower, Student Quarters, in securing the three-year, floating-rate loan from QuadReal Property Group. Built in 2019, the property offers 309 units in a mix of studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a fitness center, social lounge, resort-style pool and private resident parking. The community also features ground floor retail space occupied by Boardtown Pies & Pints.

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Stratus Development Breaks Ground on 411-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of Georgia

John Nelson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:18:01 +0000

ATHENS, GA. — Stratus Development has broken ground on Phase II of Puritan Mill, which will offer 411 student housing beds near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. The community will feature townhomes in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities are set to include a dog park, nature trails, pickleball courts and shuttle service to campus. The development will combine amenity spaces with the existing initial phase of the project, which includes a second dog park, fitness center, clubhouse, study and meeting rooms and a resort-style pool. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.

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Scion to Acquire Operating Business of Student Quarters

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:44:55 +0000

CHICAGO AND ATLANTA — The Scion Group, a Chicago-based owner-operator of student housing communities, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating business of Student Quarters (SQ), an Atlanta-based operator with interests in approximately $1.5 billion of student housing assets. SQ’s senior leadership will retain asset ownership positions. The SQ portfolio comprises approximately 13,000 beds across 21 markets, with 77 percent market overlap with Scion’s existing footprint. In addition to acquiring the SQ operating business, Scion will also invest both in underlying real estate and related fund structures. The transaction is being funded entirely with Scion’s balance sheet and is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Prior to this transaction, Scion’s portfolio consisted of more than 105,000 beds across 161 communities in 89 U.S. markets.

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Core Spaces to Develop Three Student Housing Projects Totaling 3,500 Beds in Champaign, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:11:48 +0000

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — Core Spaces has unveiled plans to develop three student housing projects near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Together, the developments will bring more than 3,500 beds between 2028 and 2031. In fall 2025, Core broke ground on Hub Champaign Green Street, a 490-unit, 1,577-bed student housing community that is slated to deliver in summer 2028. Core plans to further expand its Hub on Campus footprint along the Green Street corridor. Each community will be centrally located near both campus and downtown Champaign.

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LV Collective, Peninsula Break Ground on 922-Bed Student Housing Project in College Station, Texas

Taylor Williams — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — A joint venture between LV Collective and Peninsula Investments has broken ground on Rambler Northgate, a 922-bed student housing project located near Texas A&M University in College Station. The building will rise 24 stories and offer 342 units in one-, two, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include a pool with multiple hot tubs; coworking space with private study rooms; a fitness center with a yoga studio, sauna and cold plunge; and a multi-sport simulator and jumbotron. UMB is providing construction financing for the project. The development team includes Oz Architecture, JE Dunn, Variant Collaborative and Site Design Group. Completion is slated for 2028.

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TSB Realty Arranges Sale of 398-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Kentucky

John Nelson — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:57:19 +0000

LEXINGTON, KY. — TSB Realty has arranged the sale of Campus Court, a 398-bed student housing property located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Coastal Ridge Real Estate purchased the community from an undisclosed seller. Terms of the transaction were not released. Originally constructed in 1988, Campus Court was updated in 2008 and offers 238 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, basketball court, dog park, tanning beds, private study rooms, a barbecue and picnic area and a TV lounge and game room. The community was 99 percent leased at the time of sale.

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Chozick Realty Arranges $3M Sale of Student Housing Building in Mansfield, Connecticut

Taylor Williams — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:10 +0000

MANSFIELD, CONN. — Locally based brokerage firm Chozick Realty has arranged the $3 million sale of Eagle Court Apartments, a 40-bed student housing building in Mansfield that serves students at the University of Connecticut. Each unit at Eagle Court, which has maintained full occupancy over the past decade, has four bedrooms and comes fully furnished. Tom Boyle of Chozick Realty represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.

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Walker & Dunlop Provides $53.7M Agency Refinancing for Student Housing Community in Daytona Beach

John Nelson — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:48:23 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has provided a $53.7 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of OnShore, a 636-bed student housing community located near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Delivered in 2020, the community offers 210 units alongside shared amenities including a fitness center, study areas, an infinity pool and a flight simulator. Will Baker, Mike Shropshire, William Shell and Doug McDaniel of Walker & Dunlop originated the seven-year, floating-rate loan with a four-year interest-only period on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between L3 Campus and Aureon Partners. Austin Kinn of TSB Capital Advisors also consulted on the transaction on behalf of the borrower.

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Tailwind Group Buys 543-Bed Student Housing Community Near Baylor University, Plans Renovation

Taylor Williams — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:36 +0000

WACO, TEXAS — Tailwind Group has acquired The Outpost Waco, a 543-bed student housing community located near the Baylor University campus, with plans to commence renovations in June. Capital improvements will include a redesigned clubhouse with a modern lounge and gaming areas, dedicated study zones and private conference rooms; the addition of a new 24-hour market; improved technology throughout the community; and a complete refresh of the property’s fitness center with increased space, new equipment and a spa-style sauna. The community’s exterior is also set to undergo upgrades, including renewed pool areas with new furniture and grills, revitalized outdoor recreational facilities, updated landscaping and improvements to the building’s exteriors. Renovations are scheduled for completion by this November. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released.

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Elevate Development Receives $116M in Financing for Student Housing Project Near Texas State University

Taylor Williams — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:09:41 +0000

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Elevate Development Partners has received $116 million in acquisition and construction financing for the development of a 759-bed student housing community near Texas State University in San Marcos. The 260-unit project is being developed in partnership with Flintco. S3 Capital provided financing for the development, which will span 280,124 square feet. Shared amenities are set to include a social lounge, bicycle room, package room, resort-style pool, yoga and wellness room, fitness center, study lounges and conference rooms. Preiss has been tapped to manage the community upon completion. Sean Reimer, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz and Dustin Stolly of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing on behalf of the developer.

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Campus Apartments Acquires 546-Bed Student Housing Community Near Georgia Southern University

John Nelson — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

STATESBORO, GA. — Campus Apartments has acquired Monarch 301, a 546-bed student housing community located near the Georgia Southern University campus. Located along Main Street in Statesboro, the garden-style property offers 180 units in a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool, study spaces and resident lounges. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released. The new ownership plans to upgrade the property’s high-speed internet imminently through a partnership with Campus Technologies Inc.

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Greystar, University of Texas at Austin Break Ground on 340-Bed Student Housing Project

Taylor Williams — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:49:53 +0000

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A public-private partnership between South Carolina-based Greystar and the University of Texas at Austin has broken ground on Law School Village, a 340-bed student housing project for enrollees at the university’s law school. The 14-story building will offer 280 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities are set to include a library-style sky lounge, café, fitness and yoga area, courtyard, two rooftop decks and retail space. Lemmo Architecture & Design and Meeks + Partners designed the project, which is expected to be complete in advance of the 2028-2029 academic year.

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Western Kentucky University Board Approves Gilbane’s $350M Student Campus Housing Development Plan

Abby Cox — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:49:12 +0000

BOWLING GREEN, KY. — The Western Kentucky University (WKU) Board of Regents has approved the “Elevate WKU” development plan with Gilbane Development Co., a global real estate development firm, to launch the first phase of a multi-year student housing initiative on the WKU campus in Bowling Green. The Kentucky Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee also approved the partnership this week. The $350 million initiative is the largest residential investment in WKU’s history, according to Gilbane. Phase I of the development will replace Hugh Poland and Douglas Keen Halls with a new roughly 1,000-bed residential complex featuring suite-style options, community kitchens, collaborative lounges, expanded community spaces, tech-enabled learning environments and enhanced safety and accessibility features. The facility is expected to open in fall 2028. Gilbane is developing the Elevate WKU master plan in a public-private partnership with the university under a 50-year ground lease model. Under the structure, WKU will enter into a ground lease with the Collegiate Housing Foundation (CHF) — a national 501(c)(3) organization — which will serve as owner and borrower. Gilbane and WKU have selected Inwood Management to oversee the day-to-day operations and physical maintenance of the Elevate WKU portfolio alongside the university’s Residence Life team. Future phases will address renovations of existing…

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Knighthead Funding Provides $39.7M Refinancing for Student Housing Property Near Indiana University

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:59:39 +0000

BLOOMINGTON, IND. — Knighthead Funding has provided a $39.75 million first mortgage loan to refinance Stadium Crossing, a 226-unit, 734-bed student housing property in Bloomington located directly across from Indiana University Memorial Stadium. The borrower, Varsity Properties, has owned and operated the community for many years. Stadium Crossing was built in the 1980s.

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Landmark, Kane Properties Acquire 128-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Georgia

John Nelson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:02:56 +0000

ATHENS, GA. — A partnership between Landmark Properties and Kane Properties has acquired Eclipse on Broad, a 128-bed student housing community located near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. TSB Capital Advisors secured debt financing through Seacoast Bank for the acquisition. Built in 2013, the community offers units in four-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity, as well as five separate townhomes with private two-car garages. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, study lounges and an outdoor courtyard and grill. The property also features 68 parking spaces.

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Raintree Partners Sells Student Housing Portfolio Near UCLA for $62.6M

Amy Works — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:52:10 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Raintree Partners has completed the sale of Axiom Westwood, a four-building student housing portfolio adjacent to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), to a private multifamily investor for $62.6 million. Kevin Green, Joseph Grabiec and Gregory Harris of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Built between 1962 and 1967, Axiom Westwood offers 153 units featuring dual-pane windows, full-size kitchens and air conditioning, with select units offering vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and patios or balconies. Axiom Westwood features controlled access, laundry facilities, elevators, two swimming pools, three gas barbecue grills and gated and covered parking.

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Mosaic Investment Partners Completes $56M Student Housing Project Near University of Southern California

Amy Works — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:48:36 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Mosaic Investment Partners has completed Tessera, a $56 million student housing development located at 1069 West Exposition Blvd. near the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles. The seven-story community offers 250 beds across 53 fully furnished units in studio through four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 6,000-square-foot rooftop sky deck with a resort-style pool, open-air dining areas, lounge space, fire pits and a dedicated pet park; and a second-floor amenity deck with barbecue areas, outdoor lounges and an indoor-outdoor fitness center. The property also offers study spaces on various floors. The development team for the project included SVA Architects, Sorensen Architects, Oakwood Development Group and Alpha Construction. JLL Capital Markets secured joint venture equity and mezzanine financing from HC2 Capital for the development, alongside a senior construction loan from Calmwater Capital.

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RISE, University of Tampa to Break Ground on 833-Bed Residence Hall Project

John Nelson — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:40:48 +0000

TAMPA, FLA. — A public-private partnership between RISE and the University of Tampa is set to break ground on an 833-bed residence hall project located at the corner of South Boulevard and Cleveland Street in Tampa. RISE will finance and construct the building, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2028. The university will own and operate the residence hall, with RISE managing building maintenance and custodial services. The development team includes Niles Bolton Associates and Juneau Construction. The 11-story community is designed for first- and second-year students and will offer suite-style units with shared living spaces. Amenities will include study lounges, two common rooms, dining facilities, bicycle storage and surface-level parking. The project will also include improvements to the surrounding infrastructure, such as enhanced pedestrian and cyclist pathways along South Boulevard and an upgraded Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) bus shelter at Cleveland Street and Fielding Avenue.

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IEC Acquires 357-Bed Multifamily Portfolio in Davis, California for Student Housing Conversion

Amy Works — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:25:19 +0000

DAVIS, CALIF. — Interstate Equities Corp. (IEC) has purchased a two-property apartment portfolio in Davis for $42.8 million from an undisclosed seller. The portfolio includes Pepperwood Apartments at 2222 Sycamore Lane and Temescal Apartments at 2477 Sycamore Lane. Situated approximately 2.8 miles from the University of California, Davis, the portfolio currently offers 141 units, or 357 beds. IEC plans to gradually transition leasing toward a “by-bedroom model,” which is prevalent in the Davis student housing market. Constructed in 1981 and 1983, Pepperwood and Temescal offer a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments averaging approximately 1,090 square feet. The properties offer value-add potential, and IEC plans to maintain affordability while implementing targeted interiors and exterior upgrades to Pepperwood.

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Gantry Secures $14M Refinancing for Student Housing Property in Berkeley, California

Amy Works — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:56:34 +0000

BERKELEY, CALIF. — Gantry has secured a $14 million permanent loan to refinance a near-term maturity for a student housing property located at 2715 Dwight Way in Berkeley. Situated within walking distance of the University of California Berkeley campus, the asset offers 109 beds in 29 units featuring two-, three- and four-bedroom furnished floor plans with modern kitchens, in-unit washers/dryers and hardwood flooring. Tom Dao, Alex Poulos and Toby Judge of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The five-year, fixed-rate, nonrecourse loan was secured from Amalgamated Bank with terms, including introductory interest-only payments transitioning to 30-year amortization, prepayment flexibility and extension options.

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