The Gem
Furnished student apartments at Oregon State University
About The Gem
The Gem is an apartment building primarily serving upper division and graduate students at Oregon State University. The building features 231 apartments. Most units are studios but there are a limited number of one-bedroom apartments. The facility, which is owned by Oregon State, was originally built in the mid-1960s and is named for the university’s first college newspaper.
Apartment types
The Gem includes a number of studio apartments including small, standard, large and extra-large studios, as well as one-bedroom apartments.
Amenities
All apartments at The Gem come fully furnished with air conditioning. High-speed internet and all utilities are included. The building features on-site laundry and shared lounges on every floor.
How to apply
Visit the apartment application process page to learn more and apply for a space.
Billing and rates
All housing charges for The Gem are bundled into one bill and included on your OSU student account statement. Log in to mybill.oregonstate.edu to see your account, and visit the Student Billing page for more information.
2025-26 prices
Please note apartment layouts and square footage may vary within each apartment type.
| Apartment Type | Price per month |
|---|---|
| Small Studio | $1,065 |
| Standard Studio | $1,230 |
| Large Studio | $1,320 |
| Extra Large Studio | $1,395 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,515 |
Contact
Phone: 541-713-7222
Service Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Apartment Types
These are estimations of room size, exact measurements may differ slightly. Video shows an example of a Standard Studio.
Studio Unit
Location
The Gem is located at 155 NW Kings Ave. in Corvallis, just across Monroe Street from the north side of Oregon State's Corvallis campus.
It's nearby many of Oregon State's primary academic buildings and surrounded by local restaurants and coffee shops.
Grocery stores, convenience stores, parks and public transit stops are all within half a mile of The Gem.