Collegiate Village

What Collegiate Village does

Collegiate Village is a privately held, locally owned student housing operator founded in 2008 and headquartered at 105 Affinity Lane, Buffalo, NY. The company operates a single 50-acre off-campus apartment complex centrally located between Buffalo and Cheektowaga, serving college students from approximately 7-8 Buffalo-area institutions including University at Buffalo (all three campuses), Buffalo State, Daemen University, Villa Maria College, D'Youville University, Canisius University, and Medaille. The portfolio comprises fully furnished apartments in multiple configurations — Studio ($1,229-$1,279/month), 1 Bedroom ($1,484/month), 1 Bedroom + Den ($1,890/month), 2 Bedroom/2 Bath ($1,004/month per bedroom), 4 Bedroom/4 Bath ($844/month per bedroom), and Shared Suites ($704/month per person).

The underlying technology consists of a conventional property management platform supporting a resident portal for rent payments, maintenance requests, and communications, supplemented by Matterport 3D virtual tours of unit types and amenities. The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on its website, on-site leasing office, campus partnerships (official Daemen Athletics sponsor, exclusive Villa Maria housing provider), shuttle service marketing, and a $400 roommate referral incentive.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring rental income on individual leases (each resident liable only for their own room), supplemented by ancillary streams including parking passes, renter's insurance referrals through partner Assurant, and on-site convenience revenue from The Solar Cafe (a Strive Markets micro-mart partnership). Differentiators include a campus-like 50-acre footprint with individual buildings, 24/7 gated security, shuttle service to more Buffalo campuses than any competitor, an extensive amenity set (heated outdoor pool, fitness center, movie theater, basketball court, study lodges), EV charging stations, roommate matching, a financial aid rent deferral program, and a dedicated international student program with I-20-based approval and airport pickup reimbursement. The company employs 11-50 staff, has no disclosed funding, and shows no M&A or geographic expansion activity.

Name

Collegiate Village

Legal name

Collegiate Village Student Apartments

Website

https://collegiatevillagewny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collegiate Village is a privately held, locally owned off-campus student housing operator in Buffalo, NY, founded in 2008. It operates a 50-acre apartment complex offering fully furnished units to students from multiple Buffalo-area colleges, with shuttle service, on-site amenities, and individual leases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Campus / University-Affiliated Housing Management (EDAEAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Campus Housing Support & Landlord Relations (EDALACAJ), Off-Campus Shared Student Houses (Room-by-Room) (THAMAGAC)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Off-campus apartments
• Furnished apartments
• Property management
• Residential leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Student Housing Rent: Monthly rental income from fully furnished apartments. Individual leases mean each resident is only liable for their own room payment, not roommates. Rental rates vary by unit type (Studio, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 4 Bedroom, Shared Suite). Additional revenue from parking passes, renter's insurance referrals, and on-site amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collegiate Village provides fully furnished off-campus student housing apartments in Buffalo, NY, on a 50-acre campus-like property. It offers six floor plan configurations (Studio, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bedroom, 4 Bedroom, and Shared Suite) with individual leases, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and amenities including a shuttle service to all major Buffalo campuses, The Study Lodge & Micro Mart, outdoor pool, fitness center, movie theater, basketball court, study lounges, computer labs, and EV charging stations.

Product overview

Collegiate Village is a student housing provider offering fully furnished off-campus apartments in Buffalo, NY. The company operates multiple floor plan types (2 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom + Den, 4 Bedroom, Studio, and Shared Suite apartments) that serve as the core product. The apartment portfolio is complemented by extensive on-site amenities including The Study Lodge & Micro Mart, shuttle service, outdoor pool, fitness center, movie theater, basketball court, and study spaces. Additional services include roommate matching, individual leases, and a financial aid deferral program. The property spans 50 acres and serves students from multiple Buffalo-area colleges and universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Solar Cafe: On-site micro market and study lounge partnered with Strive Markets, offering grab-and-go food, snacks, drinks, and convenience items for residents. Located within The Study Lodge building.
• The Study Lodge

Products and services

• 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment 820 sq. ft. fully furnished apartment at $1,004/month per bedroom with heat, hot water, cable, wireless internet, parking, maintenance, air conditioning (electric not included), full-size appliances, kitchen barstools, couch, armchair, coffee table, entertainment table, full-size bed with mattress, desk and chair, dresser, full-size closet, and in-unit washer & dryer. Targeted at college students wanting private bedrooms and shared living space.
• 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment 663 sq. ft. fully furnished apartment at $1,484/month with private bedroom, kitchen appliances, and in-unit laundry. Targeted at individual college students seeking single-occupancy housing.
• 1 Bedroom + Den Apartment Apartment at $1,890/month featuring 1 fully furnished bedroom plus a non-furnished den room for additional space. Targeted at college students wanting extra room for study or living area.
• 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Apartment
• Studio Apartment Studios ranging from $1,229-$1,279/month, sized 355-410 sq. ft., fully furnished with kitchen barstools, couch, coffee table, closet, and all major appliances. Targeted at individual college students seeking efficient single-occupancy housing.
• Shared Suite 820 sq. ft. shared suite at $704/month per person. Features shared bathroom and bedroom with twin XL bed and mattress and armoire, housing 4 people total in a dorm-style setup. Targeted at budget-conscious college students.
• The Study Lodge & Micro Mart On-site 2-floor study facility and convenience store operated in partnership with Strive Markets. Features quiet and meeting designated study sections, wireless printing, mounted televisions, and a micro market offering grab-and-go food, snacks, drinks, and apartment essentials. Open Mon-Fri 6am-Midnight, Sat-Sun 7am-Midnight. Targeted at residents seeking academic study space and on-site convenience.
• Shuttle Service Free shuttle service to all 3 UB campuses, Buffalo State, Daemen, Canisius, Villa Maria, D'Youville, ECMC, Buffalo General Hospital, and Roswell Park. Operates more frequently than any other local WNY student apartment complex. Targeted at residents needing transportation to campus, medical facilities, and entertainment.
• Financial Aid Deferral Program Rent deferral program allowing students to defer payment until they receive their financial aid refund check from their college or university. Targeted at students paying with financial aid who receive housing refunds only twice yearly.
• Outdoor Pool

Quantifiable outcome

• Located 7-15 minutes from all major Buffalo colleges and universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Strive MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate Village partnered with Strive Markets to provide an expansive micro market within The Solar Cafe. The micro market offers on-the-go convenience, grab & go food items, snacks, drinks, and apartment essentials. Open Mon-Fri 6am-Midnight, Sat-Sun 7am-Midnight.
• AssurantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssurant is the preferred partner for renter's insurance at Collegiate Village. Residents are automatically approved for a policy regardless of credit score or claims history. Options include Liability Only policy and coverage made specifically for rentals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest U.S. multi-family and student housing operator; competes for student renter demand in college markets and represents a well-capitalized competitive threat to Collegiate Village.
• EdR (now part of Greystar): Formerly a top-five student housing owner/operator, now under Greystar; offers comparable off-campus communities with university-aligned leasing structures.
• American Campus Communities (Blackstone): Once the largest publicly traded student housing REIT, now owned by Blackstone; builds and operates on- and off-campus student housing communities with similar amenity-led strategies.
• Landmark Properties: National developer and operator of premium off-campus student housing; competes for university partnerships and student residents in markets comparable to Buffalo.

Direct peers

• The Scion Group: Purpose-built student housing owner/operator offering off-campus apartments with amenity packages, shuttle programs, and university partnerships similar to Collegiate Village's positioning.
• Core Spaces: Operator of off-campus student housing communities emphasizing amenitized living and modern unit design; competes for similar student demographics in mid-sized university markets.
• Campus Apartments: Operator of off-campus student housing communities serving students at multiple universities; directly comparable as a multi-property student housing operator with similar leasing, shuttle, and amenity strategies.
• CA Student Living (CA Ventures): Student housing division of CA Ventures developing off-campus communities with amenity bundles and shuttle services akin to Collegiate Village's offering.

Regional players

• Elmwood Village Apartments (local WNY operator): Regional Buffalo/WNY multi-family operator; competes for non-student and student renters near UB and Buffalo State, providing a localized benchmark for off-campus housing in the same geography.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton (Buffalo): Extended-stay hotel concept serving Buffalo-area parents and visitors to UB; an adjacent provider of furnished, short-/medium-term accommodations that overlaps with CV's furnished offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwiQdgQTqfVwmMdnPqrCskw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CVBuffalo
• Instagraminstagram.com/cvbuffalo/?hl=en
• Xx.com/cvwny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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