Smith College Rental Properties

Employee Rental Housing

The 3 College Rental Office at Amherst College manages the employee rental housing program, from leasing to maintenance. Details, including eligibility requirements, may be found in the employee handbook.

Rental for the Public

The college owns a small number of residential and commercial rental properties available to the general public. These properties are managed by NextPlace Property Management.

  • Need a repair? Submit a request anytime through the online resident portal.
  • Have an emergency after hours? Call 413-200-8380.
  • General questions? Contact the office at info@nextplacepm.com or 413-200-8380.

Tenant Concerns

The college partners with both property managers, 3 College Rental Office for employee rental housing and NextPlace Property Management for general rental properties, to review maintenance logs, check on property conditions, and make sure that rents stay aligned with local market rates.

If you’re a tenant, the best place to start is always with your property manager. If you have reached out to your property manager and feel your concern still isn’t being addressed, you are welcome to contact the college directly at rentals@smith.edu. 

More About Smith Rental Properties

For 150 years, Smith College has been proud to call Northampton home—serving as a vital part of the community, a good neighbor to its citizens, and a partner in the city’s success. The college owns a small number of residential rental properties—just over 1% of Northampton’s total rental housing stock. These properties are not operated for profit; the goal is to cover costs while providing housing for employees and city residents. As expenses such as property taxes and maintenance continue to rise, the college may make rent adjustments, remaining committed to keeping rents in line with current market rates.

  • Residential rental properties aren’t a source of net revenue for Smith College. All residential properties are leased at market or below-market rent prices. After covering expenses such as property taxes, management, and maintenance, the college reinvests rental income back into those properties as repairs, updates, and improvements.
  • Since the early 2000s, Smith has supported affordable housing through renovations, new construction, and financial contributions, totaling more than $5 million. Some projects Smith has contributed to include:
  • If the college needs to repurpose rental properties to support its academic mission, it will work with tenants and the city to provide alternative comparable housing.