Student dorm guides
Plain-English advice for finding, paying for, and moving into a verified dorm in Metro Manila.
4 min read · May 2026
Move-in checklist for your first Manila dorm
Exactly what to bring, what to check on day one, and how to file a dispute in the 24-hour window.
5 min read · May 2026
How to spot a scam dorm listing (and how unidorms verifies)
Red flags Filipino students should watch for on Facebook Marketplace, and why unidorms.ph removes most of that risk.
3 min read · May 2026
DLSU dorm prices in 2026 — a Taft Avenue cheat sheet
What a verified dorm near De La Salle should actually cost, by building type and walking distance.
6 min read · June 2026
Lease deposits in the Philippines: what every student should know
Security deposit vs. advance rent vs. down payment — what each one is, what landlords can legally charge, and what you should get back when you leave.
2 min read · June 2026
How escrow protects your ₱2,500 — a 2-minute guide
What "escrow" actually means, how unidorms.ph holds your down payment until move-in, and what triggers a refund.
5 min read · June 2026
Manila student housing rent guide 2026 — by university and room type
What a dorm or bedspace should actually cost near UP, DLSU, Ateneo, UST, FEU, Mapúa, Adamson, and PLM — by room type and walking distance.