Housing

2024 FAQ - How Assigned Housing Works:

First…this FAQ is subject to change each year in order to streamline the process and provide you firsthand information.

Each year we receive dozens of applications and questions regarding housing and how assignments work. This is a quick FAQ about what happens, when it happens and the basic process once we’ve received your application.

We accept applications year round. Twice a year we have (2) groups of incoming medical residents & medical students, during the months of April 1 (students) & July 1 (residents & students).

This information pertains to both (ALL) April 1 and July 1 medical student housing applicants; 
April 1 and July 1 are target dates and we realize that some will need to be in place either before those target dates. For example, your application may say June 16th. If you are assigned housing then we will work to try to get you in by that date.  Be aware of course that your occupy date is based on the current tenants vacate date. We will continuously keep you posted with more details the closer we get to your respective move in date.

For those starting April 1st, we try to make assignments on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2024.

For those starting July 1st, we try to make assignments on or before April 15, 2024.

We would encourage everyone to PLEASE read this FAQ. The FAQ can answer questions you may have with regards to:

• Workflow
• Assignments 
• Clarifications & Typical Housing Questions.

Additionally, under [Rental Rates & Sample Lease] click on Sample Lease – Please review. 

Please ask questions after reviewing the lease, and prior to signing the lease. If you need any clarifications prior to lease signing, please ask.
 

About us:

• The Charleston Medical Center Housing Corporation (CMCHC) owns and operates (120) apartments.
• Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) owns and operates approximately (35) residential houses around and near the Memorial Campus.

Workflow:

Keeping you well informed is the ultimate goal so that you can make informed decisions.

All applications and housing requests are initially processed by and through the CMCHC office.

The CMCHC office manages two things:

1.  All (CMCHC) apartment assignments.
2.  All (CAMC) residential house assignments.

After assignments are made you will be notified of your assignment based on your applications housing choices.

• If you were assigned a CMCHC apartment then you will be emailed all the details and what to do next.
• If you were assigned a CAMC residential house then you will put you in contact with that manger who will answer all your residential house questions going forward.

Assignments:

You will be notified:

1. What assignment you were awarded (Matched) or,
2. That you did not get housing (Not Matched).

Not matched means that sometimes, due to fewer students vacating, that we simply ran out of housing due to high demand and limited availability (vacancies). (Not Matched) students go on a waiting list. Sometimes, after assignments are made, we have cancellations. Students on the waiting list will get notified immediately of an opening and given the opportunity to accept or not. If they pass, then the next student on the waiting list gets notified. Normally during this (Not Matched) process, I will text or call the students on the waiting list, as opposed to email, simply because it is a much more expedient way to contact you.

If you did Not Match, when at all possible, we can/will try to find you housing near the Memorial Campus via an outside landlord, should this be something you desire.

Clarifications:
 

• 1st clarification, Rental rates. The rental rate; for example a (2) bedroom is for the whole apartment or house, NOT per person.
• 2nd clarification, rooming with another student of your choice is absolutely permitted. It’s a good way to share expenses. The rent is per apartment, not per student. If you elect to share with another medical student then both students need to submit an application. Only one of the students (you choose) will need to sign the lease. We need to know if sharing with a roommate is your desire. If so, simply notating anywhere on both applications each other’s name. 
• 3rd clarification, If you chose and were awarded for example a (4) bedroom house, then the house is yours alone to occupy as you see fit. We do not assign students to the individual bedrooms in that house. That misconception should not be confused with the transient housing as per our website. You are not a transient, you will be here to live. We do not schedule multiple students in the same dwelling. We do not choose roommates for you.
   

Typical Housing Questions:

• Maier Village – (1) bedroom (1) bath; (2) bedrooms (1) bath; (3) bedrooms (1 ½) bath.
• Jefferson Place – All two bedrooms have (2) full baths, with the exclusion of (1) apartment. All three bedrooms have (2) full baths.
• Dunlop Hall – one & two bedrooms have (1) bath. There are ONLY (2) efficiency/studio apartments in Dunlop Hall and is a very limited choice. Per the application and the rental rate sheet, ALL Dunlop Hall apartments are furnished. Unfurnished is extremely limited and may be available upon request on a first come first serve basis.
• CAMC Residential Houses – two, three & four bedrooms houses have either (1), (1 ½) or (2) baths and varies from house to house.
• Animals, Pets
  • Due to allergy conditions of some students, we must prohibit animals at some locations in order to be able to provide a previously leased apartment as having been an animal/pet free environment.
  • Animals Prohibited in Dunlop Hall. 
  • Animals Prohibited in Maier Village cluster 1 and cluster 2.
  • Maier Village Cluster 3 (cats) only. 
  • Jefferson Place (cats) only.
  • CAMC Houses (cats) only.

A sample copy of our lease can be found here. Please read over it.

Cluster 1: 101 29th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Cluster 2: 105 29th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Cluster 3: 2800 Hart St., Charleston, WV 25304

Maier Village consists of 65 one, two and three bedroom townhouse units that are located on the Kanawha River two blocks west of CAMC Memorial Hospital. The townhouses are individualized through the use of a variety of interior arrangements. Many units include fireplaces and balconies. Children are welcome. Pets (cats only) are permitted in cluster 3 "only" and are permitted with the prior approval of the Housing Corporation Manager, prior to lease signing.

Also:

Each unit contains a washer and dryer and central (HVAC) Heating & Air Conditioning.

Maier Village property photos

Units in Maier Village are unfurnished and require a one-year lease.

Amenities:

• Kitchens include refrigerator, self-cleaning oven range, microwave, dishwasher and disposal. 
• Blinds have been installed in all windows.
• Each unit contains a washer and dryer. 
• A community building is available for the storage of bicycles and lawn furniture (upon request).
• All utilities are included in the rent except electric. Cable TV, telephone and Internet service are the responsibility of the individual tenants.
• Adequate parking is available in the parking areas adjoining the complex.
• The development contains a children’s playground. 

200 Morris St.
Charleston, WV 25302

Jefferson Place consists of 24 one, two and three bedroom apartments that are located at the corner of Quarrier and Morris Streets, one block south of CAMC General Hospital. Children are welcome. Pets (cats only) are permitted with the prior approval of the Housing Corporation Management and prior to lease signing. 

Units in Jefferson Place are unfurnished and require a one-year lease. Most of the two bedrooms have two full baths, and all, three bedroom units have two full baths. All units have fully furnished kitchens including range and oven, microwave oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal.

Also:

Each unit contains a full size washer and dryer and central (HVAC) Heating & Air Conditioning.

Jefferson Place Property Photos

Amenities:

All utilities are included in the rent except electric. Cable TV, telephone and Internet service are the responsibility of the individual tenants. 

Each unit contains a full size washer and dryer.

Blinds have been installed in all windows. 

There is a large lounge on the second floor available to all tenants for study or recreation.

Parking: two cars per tenant parking is available on site and has security gate with I.D. card and key pad access. The building is also designed with a card access security system.

(right click or hold your finger on the image to download)

3000 Staunton Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

Leased Housing:

Dunlop Hall consists of 32 annually leased one and two bedroom apartments that are located on the CAMC Memorial Hospital campus. Children are welcome. Pets are not permitted. All utilities and (97) basic cable TV channels are included in the rental rate. Wi-Fi is not included.

The one and two bedroom units have furnished kitchens and are equipped with refrigerator/freezer, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal and microwave oven.

Apartments are normally furnished for an additional $25 - $40 per month, unless unfurnished is requested. Please refer to the rental rate sheet and the housing application on our site for more information. Furnished apartments include major items of furniture, couch and chair, coffee table, end table(s), lamp(s), dining room table and chairs, either full or queen size bed depending on the apartment, chest and/or dresser depending on the apartment, nightstand and lamp. No linens, pillows or kitchen utensils are furnished in any apartment.

• Map and directions to Dunlop Hall 

• Dunlop Hall Property Photos

Amenities (tenant use only):

• All utilities and (97) basic cable TV channels are included in the rental rate. Wi-Fi is not included.
• Laundry room in the basement provided for your convenience. There are (4) washers and (4) dryers. The current rate is $1.50 to wash and 1.50 cents to dry.
• A lounge is located in the basement with sofas, chairs & tables and refrigerator. Wi-Fi is provided as well. Small gatherings permitted with prior landlord permission.
• A small storage locker (approximately 4’x6’) is provided for each apartment (inquire for more details).

Transient Housing:

Dunlop Hall also hosts transient housing for those students doing temporary rotations here at CAMC. Click here for information and rules for Dunlop Hall. If you are interested in transient housing or reservations while on rotation here at CAMC, please refer to the CMCHC Dunlop Hall information & rules and send an email to the address listed there. Upon reservation confirmation you will be emailed more detailed information about the room.

Transient Housing rental rates; Students - $34 per day, Residents - $37 per day

Amenities:

Dunlop Hall Property Photos

Located on the CAMC Memorial Hospital campus.

Dunlop Hall consists of (4) shared apartments. Two of the four apartments are female only and two are male only. No coed apartments. Each of the four apartments have (3) individual secure bedrooms with twin beds.  We do not offer private transient rooms.  They are or could be shared by other transient students and have a common area living room, bathroom and kitchenette.

Each apartment has (97) basic cable TV channels.

Wi-fi is provided for the transient rooms only. 

Kitchens are furnished and equipped with refrigerator/freezer, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal and microwave oven.

Pets are not permitted.

Provided; clean mattress covers, vacuum cleaner.

Laundry room in basement with coin & App (debit & credit card) operated modern washers & dryers.

Recreation room in basement for study or recreation with free wifi, sofa, table & chairs.

Not provided: Bed linens, eating utensils, pots/pans etc.

Charleston Area Medical Center owns a number of two, three and four bedroom houses. Rental prices do not include utilities and houses are rented unfurnished. Contact us for more information about rental houses.

Rental Rates for 2024 School Year

Sample Lease - Please review

The Charleston Medical Center Housing Corporation Board of Directors has set the following rental rates (subject to change annually).

Rental Rate Sheet