KEENE, N.H. — A longtime Keene housing property is broadening its focus beyond traditional student housing, adding furnished, flexible living options for professionals, traveling workers, and anyone who wants a move-in ready home in a convenient location.

Arcadia Apartments, located at 120 Emerald St., has been part of the local housing landscape for 16 years. Now the property is being repositioned to welcome a wider range of residents, while continuing to serve students, who have long called it home.

More Ways to Call Arcadia Home

Arcadia’s expanded housing model is intended to meet a variety of needs — from students looking for furnished housing close to campus to professionals who need a turnkey apartment for several months. It also has three-bedroom-plus-den units for anyone who wants a full apartment of their own.

This expansion builds on the foundation Arcadia has laid in Keene, according to new community manager, Nicole Hagan.

“The best part of my job is watching this community grow — people who might never have met before becoming neighbors and friends under the same roof,” Hagan said.

Furnished Housing, with Flexible Lease Terms

One of the property’s new offerings is its fully furnished units, available with flexible lease terms of three, six or 12 months.  Each is a private bedroom within a shared four-bedroom apartment that comes with a full kitchen stocked with small appliances and everything needed for cooking, eating, cleaning and daily living, plus internet and Roku devices for streaming. Move-in ready, they’re especially well-suited to traveling medical professionals, educators, employees working on assignment, and others who may not need a traditional yearlong lease.

“For residents who may be in Keene temporarily, these units remove many of the logistical challenges of setting up a new apartment. You just come home to a comfortable place to sleep, eat, shower and relax, and our central location makes getting anywhere easy. No muss, no fuss,” Hagan said.

The property also offers entire three-bedroom-plus-den units — a private apartment of your own rather than a single room in a shared unit — available fully furnished or unfurnished, depending on the renter’s preference.

Rent covers Wi-Fi, heat, hot water, electricity and central air conditioning; on-site parking is included with some lease types and available for a nominal fee with others. Arcadia also works with local employers and offers perks for employees of preferred partners.

Housing for Students, of Course

While the property is expanding its offerings, students remain as central to Arcadia as ever.

Student housing is available by the bed or by the full unit, in shared three- and four-bedroom apartments. Students can also receive a discount for bringing friends together to fill a unit.

Each student apartment pairs private bedrooms with shared living areas, and keeps students within easy reach of campus and downtown.

The building has earned a reputation as a quiet, well-kept place to live. “Our student community here has always been fabulous,” Hagan said. “Nothing about that is changing.”

Amenities Designed for Everyday Convenience

The property offers a range of shared amenities for every resident. These include a community area with a complimentary coffee bar, on-site laundry, around-the-clock smart vending, secure mailboxes, and two elevators.

Security is an important focus, with keyless entry and cameras throughout the property, plus 24/7 emergency maintenance.

For cyclists, an upgraded bike shed offers locking features and coded access — handy given Arcadia’s bikeability to downtown, the train station, local bike paths and state parks.

The application process for all prospective residents is managed online, ensuring a quick  response time. The property works with university financial aid and housing assistance programs when applicable.

A Community Beyond the Apartment

Arcadia creates casual opportunities for residents to gather and get to know one another — from a move-in-day meet-and-greet with coffee and donuts to low-key gatherings residents can drop in on whenever they like. The goal is a welcoming place where people feel at home and can be as involved, or as private, as they choose.

For more information visit www.livearcadia.com.