Student Housing

Gilbane Development Company is a leading student housing developer, with over 21,000 beds developed or underway. From site selection to design to operations, our expert team understands how to create dynamic living-learning environments tailored to the unique needs of students. 

We design with students in mind

Gilbane Development Company approaches each project intending to deliver an integrated living experience and provide our student residents a greater sense of community.

From initial site development through design and operations, our award-winning team is adept and experienced in all facets of student housing development. 

Select Awards

  • The Laurel | Syracuse, NY – PCBC Gold Nugget Awards – Grand Award Winner, Best Student or Faculty Housing, 2024
  • Bixby on College | Clemson, SC – National Association of Home Builders – Best in American Living – Student Housing Award, 2023
  • Tempo | College Park, MD – Student Housing Business, Innovator Award, Best Use of Green & Sustainable Construction & Development, 2023
  • Apollo | Tempe, AZ – Student Housing Business, Innovator Award, Best Packaging and Offering of Amenities, 2021
  • Altus | Towson, MD –  Building Design & Construction, Best Student Housing Developments in the Time of COVID-19, 2021  
  • Octave | Champaign, IL – Multi Housing News (MHN), Development & Design in Student Housing, Excellence Gold Winner, 2020
  • 30 East | Chicago, IL – National Association of Home Builders, Best in American Living Award, Student Housing, 2017
  • 257 Thayer | Providence, RI – Student Housing Business, Innovator Award, Best New Development Under 300 Beds, 2016

21,000+

beds completed/underway

10

Top 10 developer of student housing (Student Housing Business, 2024)

30+

University Markets

Resources

Insights & Articles

Apollo Arizona State Student Housing Pool 2

Let’s talk about your project.

Have a project in mind? Our team would love to talk with you about how Gilbane can help bring your plan to life.