Student housing that delivers value and vision

Franklin Street understands the unique dynamics of student living and how to create communities that support both academic success and investment performance. We provide strategic guidance across acquisition, development, and operations to ensure every property meets the evolving needs of students, universities, and investors.

What we do

We deliver end-to-end services tailored specifically for
student housing assets through 🡒

Investment sales & acquisition advisory
Expert guidance for buying, selling, or repositioning assets.
Access to debt and equity sources that support growth.
Specialized programs to reduce risk and protect value.
Operational strategies to enhance tenant experience and maximize returns.

Our expertise

Our dedicated student housing team has extensive experience with on-campus, off-campus, and purpose-built housing. We combine comprehensive underwriting with enrollment-driven market analysis to provide strategic guidance for developers, owners, and institutions—helping each client achieve both strong occupancy and long-term value.

Integrated expertise

At Franklin Street, cross-servicing is more than a concept - it’s our competitive advantage. Our integrated platform allows seamless collaboration between our Capital Markets, Insurance, Leasing, and Management teams. This ensures clients receive comprehensive and tailored solutions that create lasting value.

Capital Markets Capital Markets

Capital strategies that move markets

Insurance Services Insurance Services

Commercial real estate experts who specialize in insurance

Leasing Leasing

Creative, nimble, and full service

Management Management

Efficient management services, tailored to your needs

In the news

Beachcomber Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach changes ownership
Beachcomber Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach changes ownership
May 6, 2026
Franklin Street moves into Preston Center to accommodate for future growth
Franklin Street moves into Preston Center to accommodate for future growth
April 23, 2026
Academy Sports set to join Georgia’s largest retail shopping center
Academy Sports set to join Georgia’s largest retail shopping center
April 14, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott sells waterfront hotel in Bradenton
Hodges Ward Elliott sells waterfront hotel in Bradenton
April 7, 2026
Franklin Street facilitates sale of vacant office property for church relocation in Pflugerville
Franklin Street facilitates sale of vacant office property for church relocation in Pflugerville
April 6, 2026
Franklin Street strengthens multifamily institutional services expertise with new managing director hire
Franklin Street strengthens multifamily institutional services expertise with new managing director hire
March 30, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott represents Ben Mallah in sale of Four Points Westshore
Hodges Ward Elliott represents Ben Mallah in sale of Four Points Westshore
March 25, 2026
Franklin Street brokers sale of Bison Storage for $3.325 million
Franklin Street brokers sale of Bison Storage for $3.325 million
March 18, 2026
Franklin Street brokers $7.6 million sale of Hampton Cove Shops in Huntsville MSA
Franklin Street brokers $7.6 million sale of Hampton Cove Shops in Huntsville MSA
March 12, 2026
Franklin Street brokers $10.15 million off-market sale of Twin Lakes Villas in Oakland Park
Franklin Street brokers $10.15 million off-market sale of Twin Lakes Villas in Oakland Park
March 9, 2026
Franklin Street Student Housing brokers $24.4 million sale of The Depot near University of Wisconsin campus
Franklin Street Student Housing brokers $24.4 million sale of The Depot near University of Wisconsin campus
March 4, 2026
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
March 2, 2026
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
March 2, 2026
Franklin Street brokers the sale of Rivergate Mall in Nashville slated for $450 million development
Franklin Street brokers the sale of Rivergate Mall in Nashville slated for $450 million development
February 13, 2026
Franklin Street and Hodges Ward Elliott join forces in major growth move for both firms
Franklin Street and Hodges Ward Elliott join forces in major growth move for both firms
January 12, 2026
Franklin Street helps Bond Street REIT enter Indiana with $27 million in recent acquisitions
Franklin Street helps Bond Street REIT enter Indiana with $27 million in recent acquisitions
December 8, 2025
Franklin Street announces successful sale of 189 acres of vacant land in Bastrop County
Franklin Street announces successful sale of 189 acres of vacant land in Bastrop County
December 2, 2025
Commercial tenants hold balance of power in Austin’s Central Business District
Commercial tenants hold balance of power in Austin’s Central Business District
November 17, 2025
Franklin Street arranges sale of Shoppes at Brantley Hall
Franklin Street arranges sale of Shoppes at Brantley Hall
October 27, 2025
Franklin Street brokers sale of Central Park at East Bay apartments in Pinellas County
Franklin Street brokers sale of Central Park at East Bay apartments in Pinellas County
October 23, 2025