Students and Workers Non-residential Accommodation Market Report 2026

The students and workers non-residential accommodation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $16.32 billion in 2025 to $18.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in student enrollment, industrial workforce migration, urban employment growth, shortage of affordable housing, government housing initiatives.

The students and workers non-residential accommodation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of education hubs, growth of industrial zones, demand for managed accommodations, digital rental platforms adoption, investments in workforce housing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for affordable shared housing, growth of purpose built student accommodation, expansion of migrant worker housing facilities, online booking and management platforms, focus on safety and basic amenities.

The growing number of international students and workers in developed economies is expected to drive the expansion of the students and workers non-residential accommodation market in the coming years. International students and workers are individuals who travel from their home countries to pursue education or employment abroad. Non-residential accommodation plays an essential role in supporting these populations by offering affordable, accessible, and flexible lodging options close to universities and workplaces. For example, in June 2025, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a US-based federal agency, there were 1,582,808 active international student records in the United States in 2024, reflecting a 5.3% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the rising number of international students and workers is contributing to the growth of the students and workers non-residential accommodation market.

Major companies operating in the student and worker non-residential accommodation market are increasingly emphasizing the delivery of high-quality living experiences to strengthen their market position and maximize profitability. High-quality living experiences relate to the overall level of comfort, satisfaction, and well-being individuals experience within their living environments. These experiences are shaped by factors such as well-maintained and comfortable housing, access to essential services, safety, community engagement, and amenities that enhance everyday life. For instance, in January 2023, Abrdn plc, a US-based investment company, introduced a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) platform known as MYS Student Living. The platform aims to address the shortage of student housing across the UK and Europe while supporting the rising university student population. MYS Student Living plans to develop and manage PBSA properties that provide students with high-quality living conditions and align with university requirements. Its assets emphasize sustainability and well-being, incorporating energy-efficient systems, green spaces, and amenities that support students’ academic performance and social development.

In July 2025, Ardian, a France-based private investment firm, together with Rockfield Real Estate, a Netherlands-based vertically integrated real estate investment and living platform, acquired the Muse and More student housing portfolio from Nido Living for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, the partners strengthened their pan-European purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) strategy by adding 1,209 beds in major Dutch university cities, enhancing their presence in the market and helping to address housing shortages in high-demand student locations. Nido Living is a Netherlands-based student accommodation platform focused on the development and operation of purpose-built student housing across Europe, offering fully furnished studio units and shared living spaces in key university hubs.

Major companies operating in the students and workers non-residential accommodation market are American Campus Communities, Unite Group PLC, Campus Apartments Inc., Asset Plus Companies, Centurion Corporation, The Preiss Company, Buckingham Companies, Education Realty Trust Inc., Greystar Real Estate Partners, GSA Group, Campus Living Villages, Scape Student Living, Campus Advantage, Campus Crest Communities, Campus Suites, CampusWorks Development, Capstone On-Campus Management, Corvias Group LLC, Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, Inland American Communities Group, Landmark Properties, Lincoln Property Company, Peak Campus, Pierce Education Properties, Servitas LLC, The Scion Group, Trinitas Ventures, University Student Living.

Western Europe was the largest region in the students and workers non-residential accommodation market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the global students and workers non-residential accommodation market. The regions covered in the students and workers non-residential accommodation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the students and workers non-residential accommodation market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The student and workers non-residential accommodation market includes revenues earned by entities by operating rooming and boarding houses and similar facilities, such as off campus dormitories, residential clubs, and workers' camps. These establishments provide temporary or longer-term accommodation, which, for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. These establishments also may provide complementary services, such as housekeeping, meals, and laundry services. This market includes revenues from sales by restaurants to a delivery service but not the revenues of the delivery service itself. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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