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Housing Rate Comparison

Save money when you live on campus!

160$

On average, it's $160 less per month to live on campus than off-campus.

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There are over 22 different on-campus housing options to fit your needs and wants.

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There is no deposit required to live on campus! Some off-campus apartments require a $1,000 deposit up front, as well as first and last month’s rent.

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When you live on campus, there are a lot of people who care about you! We have over 75 staff members that can answer your questions and make sure you're successful on campus.

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Use our interactive Cost Comparison Worksheet to compare the cost of living on-campus vs. off-campus.

Residence Hall Rates

Living Type Monthly Rate* Monthly Cost Per Person**
Residence Hall Double Room $520 $520.00/person
Residence Hall Single Room $660 $660.00/person
U-Place 1 Bedroom $713 $713.33/person
U-Place 2 Bedroom $602 $602.22/person
U-Place 4 Bedroom $744 $744.44/person

*Utilities included in monthly rate: water, sewer, gas, garbage, and internet.

*The monthly rate was found by taking the total for the academic year divided by 9 months in an academic year.

*These rates are not finalized and are currently in development. 

**Please note that this is billed by semester and not by month.

Average Monthly Cost

The average monthly cost per person for Residence Halls is $647.99.

On-Campus Apartment Rates

Living Type Median Monthly Unit Cost* Average Monthly Cost Per Person
Studio $600/unit $600.00/person
1-Bedroom $670/unit $670.00/person
2-Bedroom $775/unit $387.50/person
3-Bedroom $840/unit $280.00/person
4-Bedroom $1,430/unit $357.50/person

*Utilities included in monthly rate: water, sewer, gas, garbage, internet, and cable. 

*These rates are not finalized and are currently in development.

Average Monthly Cost

The average monthly cost per person for On-Campus Apartments is $459.00.

Off-Campus Apartment Rates

Living Type Median Monthly Unit Cost* Average Monthly Cost Per Person
Studio $933/unit $933.00/person
1-Bedroom $1,035/unit $1035.00/person
2-Bedroom $1,241/unit $620.50/person
3-Bedroom $1,438/unit $479.33/person
4-Bedroom $2,003/unit $500.75/person

*$85 per month was added for utilities that are typically not included in the monthly rate: water, sewer, gas, garbage, internet, and cable.

*The median monthly unit costs were compiled by a consulting group that conducted a housing market analysis for UND Housing. The rates used were from direct competitors.

For more information about off-campus housing rates, please contact individual apartment companies.

Average Monthly Cost

The average monthly cost per person for Off-Campus Apartments is $713.72.

The Math

Average Off-Campus Housing Rate $713.72
Average On-Campus Housing Rate* $553.50

Difference Between Off-Campus and On-Campus

$160.22

*The average On-Campus Housing rate was found by taking the average of monthly on-campus apartment cost and monthly residence hall cost. $647.99 + $459.00 / 2 = $553.50.

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525 Stanford Rd Stop 9029
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.4251
housing@UND.edu
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