The Fairway, a 167-unit, 298-bed student housing community, enjoys a strategic position near Purdue University’s bustling campus. With over 58,000 students within walking distance, The Fairway is poised to capture demand from an expanding student base seeking an attainable rental price point compared to new-construction properties which are 27.6% more expensive with an average market rent of $1,139 per bed.
The Fairway was originally constructed in the 1960s and had a third phase delivered in 2007. In 2018, all 12 buildings received extensive renovations, including brand-new appliances, in unit washer/dryer, upgraded flooring, stylish countertops, and modern cabinets. The property boasts ample amenities, including a pool, hot tub, fitness center, community room, and fenced dog park.
Recently renovated, well-amenitized, off-campus student housing
a. Recently renovated units featuring in unit washer/dryer, stainless-steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops and modern cabinets
b. Full amenity package featuring a pool, hot tub, fitness center, community room, and fenced dog park
c. Well positioned just one mile from Top 10 Nationally Ranked Purdue University - over 58,000 students and 18,000+ employees
d. Immediate access to top retailers including grocers Walmart, Fresh Thyme, and Aldi, along with major convenience stores Walgreens and CVS
Record setting applications & minimal supply
a. Record number of applicants – Purdue University saw 7.8% YOY growth in applications for the 2024/25 school year with 78,526 submissions, and a 37.1% cumulative increase over the past 5 years
b. Outsized rent growth and tight occupancy driven by record enrollment - 16.6% rent growth in 2024 at Purdue with 98.8% occupancy, with 10.4% average YoY rent growth over the past 5 years for off-campus housing
c. Full-time enrollment dramatically outpaces supply – with 12,936 beds, off-campus supply equates to 26.2% of full-time enrollment, and only grew 3.9% (1,105 beds) in 2024 compared to a 10.6% increase in full-time enrollment
Opportunity to invest capital to elevate the asset and push rent
a. Despite being in receivership since December 2023, the asset has seen rent grow a staggering 17.2% from $761 per bed in 2024/25 to pre-leasing at $892 per bed for the 2025/26 school year
b. Average Off-Campus Rent/Bed is $1,078, a $186 gap that can be taken advantage of with additional capex to improve property condition, rejuvenating amenities, implementing a shuttle service and furnishing the units
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