Hofstra University Area Apartments for Rent

Located in the village of Hempstead on Long Island, Hofstra University is a private, nonsectarian university that is probably best known as the site of the 2008 and 2012 Presidential debates. The university also hosts Presidential conferences, as well as several international academic conferences.

Hofstra University was established in 1935 and is home to roughly 12,000 students. The 240-acre campus features 113 buildings. The university offers roughly 140 undergraduate and about 150 graduate programs in a variety of schools, including the School of Medicine and the School of Law. The Hofstra Pride compete in several sports, including baseball, basketball, and soccer. They are part of NCAA Division I and their school colors are blue, white, and gold.

While looking for an apartment to rent in the Hofstra University area, consider the surrounding town of Hempstead. Hempstead is located east of Queens, New York, roughly 25 miles from downtown Manhattan. It is one of three towns on Long Island and includes 22 villages. Those renting in Hempstead enjoy proximity to all New York City has to offer, including Broadway and Central Park. They are also only about nine miles from world-famous beaches such as Fire Island and Long Beach.