View the comprehensive rate details for the University Apartments locations below. The following rates are paid monthly and include cost of room, all utilities (electricity, gas and water), laundry, internet and trash service. Eligible residents may renew their contract annually for up to five years while they are full-time students. For more information about current contracts, view our 2024-25 Terms and Conditions.
Monthly rate for the two bedroom units at Colorado and Gateway Apartments will be split between two UT Austin students – 45% for the smaller bedroom and 55% for the larger bedroom.
Current Rates
Rates – June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Colorado Apartments - single student housing
| Unit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| COL 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,120 |
| COL 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom A (55% of $1,285) | $706.75 |
| COL 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom B (45% of $1,285) | $578.25 |
Gateway Apartments - single student housing
| Unit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| GAT 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,120 |
| GAT 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom 1 (55% of $1,285) | $706.75 |
| GAT 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom 2 (45% of $1,285) | $578.25 |
Brackenridge Apartments - family housing
| Unit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| BRK 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,232 |
| BRK 2 Bedroom Unit | $1,413 |
| BRK 3 Bedroom Unit | $1,705 |
Past Rates
Rates - June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024
Colorado Apartments - single student housing
| Unit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| COL 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,110 |
| COL 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom A (55% OF $1,270) | $698.50 |
| COL 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom B (45% OF $1,270) | $571.50 |
Gateway Apartments - single student housing
| Unit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| GAT 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,075 |
| GAT 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom 1 (55% OF $1,235) | $679.25 |
| GAT 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom 2 (45% OF $1,235) | $555.75 |
Brackenridge Apartments - family housing
| Unit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| BRK 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,190 |
| BRK 2 Bedroom Unit | $1,355 |
| BRK 3 Bedroom Unit | $1,655 |
Billing and Payment Info
Housing Payment
Once you are offered a contract for University Apartments, you will need to provide a $500 advance payment in order to sign your contract. Be sure to satisfy this advance payment, as well as sign and return your contract, by the contract offer expiration date to secure your occupancy.
Monthly payment is due on the first of the month and late after the fifth of the month. We will send an email reminder to you a few days before payment is due. Financial aid is applied each term before classes start. Payments may be submitted electronically through the UT Direct system, delivered in person to the Cashier’s Office, or mailed to us directly via public (USPS) or private (UPS, FedEx) carriers. All checks must be made payable to the University of Texas at Austin and include your name and EID. As with tuition bills, an eProxy can be authorized to view and pay a student housing bill.
View Your Payment Plan
Go to View Your Payment Plan. From this page you will be able to see billing options and transaction details. If you want to print your bill for your records, look for the “View a printable version of your bill” button.
Late Fees
Payment are considered late 5 days after the payment due date. If payment is received after the fifth of the month, or if it is less than the full amount due, a late fee of $50 will be charged to your account, and a hold may be placed against your registration, degree conferment and official transcripts.
Payment Information
Students can authorize an eProxy to pay and view the status of their housing bill. Learn more about the eProxy process.
Students can pay in person using cash, personal check, cashier’s check or money order at the Cashier’s Office in Main Building, Room 8, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Students can also pay online via What I Owe using an e-check, electronic funds transfer or card payment (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express). There is a 2.3% convenience fee for card payments.
Students can mail payments. Checks and money orders should be made out to The University of Texas at Austin, include the student’s name and EID on the check, and be mailed to University Housing and Dining, 200 W. Dean Keeton St., Austin, TX 78712.