Seminary Housing
Living in Calvin Seminary Housing
Choose from one, two, and three bedroom apartments and townhouses available on and off campus. Housing available for families, married, and single students. If you are a single student, you can share an apartment or townhouse and split rental costs with your housemate.
Amenities Included With Your Calvin Seminary Housing
Internet
Laundry
Utilities: heat, electricity, water, trash and recycling
Playground area
Campus safety patrol*
Community garden*
*for on-campus apartments only
Housing Options
Different Housing Choices to Meet Your Needs
Calvin Seminary offers seminary owned housing to students located both on-campus and off-campus (a few miles away). With a variety of housing options, Calvin Seminary can accommodate most situations - from a single student to a family.
Knollcrest East Apartments (On-Campus)
The Knollcrest East Apartments are located on the campus of Calvin Seminary and University. All buildings listed below include a basement with a FREE laundry facility, storage and playroom space. Each apartment includes a stove, refrigerator and an air-conditioning unit. There is a playground on site, as well as patrolled campus security. Built into the monthly rental fee is a $85.00 utility charge.
Englewood Apartments (Off-Campus)
Eight buildings located on Englewood Ave., located three miles from campus. Each building has four two-bedroom apartments. Two are garden level and two are upper units. Each apartment includes a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and a window air-conditioner. 16 of these units have carports. There is a FREE laundry facility on the grounds of the apartment complex. Built into the monthly rental fee is a $120.00 utility charge.
Boerema Townhouse (Off-Campus)
Twenty-nine one bedroom townhouses and one two bedroom townhouse located on Batchawana Street are also located three miles from campus. Each unit includes a stove, refrigerator, air conditioner and hook-up capability for washers and dryers. Each unit has a full basement. You also have access to FREE laundry use at our Englewood Apartments. Built into the monthly rental amount is a $120.00 utility charge.
Non-Seminary, Housing Options
Off-campus housing opportunities are also available and an up-to-date list is available from the housing office.
Costs And Amenities
Compare Housing Options
Use the information below to review the different housing options:
KNOLLCREST EAST APARTMENT RATES (2022-2023)
Sigma and Omega: Large, Two-Bedroom
Upper Level: $740.00/month Garden Level: $715.00/month
Bavinck, Kuyper, and Berkhof: Three-Bedroom
$755.00/month
Bavinck, Kuyper, and Berkhof: Small, Two-Bedroom
$680.00/month
ENGLEWOOD APARTMENT RATES (2022-2023)
Upper Level, Two-Bedroom
With Carport: $650.00/month No Carport: $640.00/month
Garden-Level, Two-Bedroom
With Carport: $640.00 No Carport: $620.00
BOEREMA TOWNHOUSE RATES (2022-2023)
One-Bedroom
$635.00/month
Two-Bedroom
$700.00/month
Single students can be placed with roommates at lower costs than listed above. Generally these students will pay between $230 and $365 per month. Use the contact form below if you have any questions.
Housing Application
Discover Your New Home
Calvin Seminary's housing resources are limited, so fall applicants should apply by April 1 for priority consideration. Applications submitted after April 1 will still be considered as facilities are available.
Distance Student Housing
Your Home Away From Home
If you are a student in one of Calvin Seminary’s distance learning programs, you will need to find housing in the Grand Rapids area for two 5 day on-campus sessions each year. You are responsible for the cost of your housing during on-campus sessions. When you are enrolled in the program, there will be resources to help you find lodging or roommates for your stay here.
Located on the campus of Calvin, the Prince Conference Center offers over-night accommodations for guests. Online house and room-rental options, such as Airbnb, is also a popular choice.