Plattsburgh, State University of New York

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Plattsburgh, State University of New York - Plattsburgh, NY

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This very Upstate SUNY branch offers terrific academic opportunities in the shadow of the Adirondacks

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The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a small liberal arts college located at the extreme northeastern corner of the state, on the shore of Lake Champlain. The small institution more than lives up to SUNY’s reputation for academic excellence, earning recognition as one of the top regional universities in the North as well as boasting a nationally-ranked business program.

The college is mostly surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with numerous houses, apartments, and condos just a short walk away. Living near the SUNY Plattsburgh campus puts you just a few blocks away from the city center, allowing you to easily stroll into town anytime you want to take advantage of the extensive Downtown shopping, dining, and nightlife. In addition to the lake, the beautiful hills and forests of Upstate New York are practically in your backyard and Montreal is less than ninety minutes up the road, giving you lots of options when you’re looking for a change of scenery on the weekends.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Plattsburgh, NY is $369 for a studio, $1,038 for one bedroom, $1,163 for two bedrooms, and $1,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plattsburgh has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $369/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,038/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 979 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,163/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,573/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cumberland Head Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

538 Students

6
out of 10

Arthur P Momot Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

369 Students

3
out of 10

Oak Street School

Public

Grades 3-5

209 Students

3
out of 10

Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces

Public

Grades K-12

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

209 Students

Rating Unavailable

Stafford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

372 Students

5
out of 10

Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces

Public

Grades K-12

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Plattsburgh Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

552 Students

5
out of 10

Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces

Public

Grades K-12

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cumberland Bay State Park
  • Point Au Roche State Park
  • Macomb Reservation State Park
  • Grand Isle State Park on Lake Champlain

Airports

  • Plattsburgh International
  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International

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