The answer is maybe.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf
See Qualified Education Expenses
https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/can-you-use-a-529-plan-to-pay-for-room-and-board
https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/using-your-529-plan-to-pay-for-room-and-board
https://www.glassjacobson.com/blog/529-off-campus-housing/
From forrent.com
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No matter where you go to college, you’ll need a crash pad. This can be your parents’ house, the college dorms, or an apartment somewhere close to but outside of the college. Many people prefer off-campus apartments and need to cover that as much as they would on-campus rent. A 529 plan does include off-campus rent as long as you’re going to college half-time for that semester – but it only includes rent and utilities up to the amount specified by the college as a room-and-board allowance.
For example, if your college estimates $800 per month for rent, your 529 dollars can be used for up to $800, including utilities, but any more than that will be taxed under normal federal income tax. With that in mind, a healthy dose of research will be needed before your move. You can find places in that price range close to your college by using a website like ForRentUniversity.com, which helps with location-based apartment hunting.
Most colleges list their room and board allowance on their website, but if you’re not sure, call the college and ask about it. You can never be too careful!"
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