Overview

StarRez’s Off-Campus Housing Platform (powered by College Pads) provides universities with a university-branded marketplace and student-facing tools to help students find, evaluate, and secure off-campus housing. The platform focuses on verified listings, renter education, roommate and sublease tools, and institutional control and insight — all designed to improve housing access, renter readiness, and student outcomes while reducing administrative burden for campus teams.

Features and Capabilities

• Verified Listings & Marketplace: Provides a curated catalog of off-campus rental listings, landlord verification and filtering tools so students see trustworthy options.
• University Branding & Integration: Branded portal that aligns with campus identity and workflows so the experience feels part of the institution.
• Renter Education & Lease Literacy: Interactive renter education modules and resources to build budgeting, leasing and tenant rights literacy for students.
• Student-Centered Tools: Roommate matching, sublease portals, search and comparison tools to simplify student decision-making.
• Administrator Controls & Reporting: Campus admin dashboards, reporting, and verification workflows to monitor listings, engagement, and student housing outcomes.
• No-Cost Model for Institutions: The marketplace and platform are positioned to be delivered at no direct cost to the university (funded/operated via partner marketplace model).
• Focus on Student Success: Designed to improve off-campus housing access and reduce risks through education and verified supply, supporting overall student retention and well-being.