Housing Rate Comparison
Save money when you live on campus!
On average, it's $160 less per month to live on campus than off-campus.
There are over 22 different on-campus housing options to fit your needs and wants.
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.
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.
Compare Costs
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.