HT's current Residence Life page does not state a live-on requirement. Historically, an HT off-campus housing waiver covered freshmen and sophomores, with exemptions for students living with parents in Austin, married students, veterans, students with dependents, students 24 or older, Austin homeowners and students with 60 or more credit hours. Confirm the current policy with Residence Life at reslife@htu.edu before signing an off-campus lease.

HT lists three: Allen-Frazier Hall for women, with suite-style living; Beard-Burrowes Hall for men, a traditional hall with community bathrooms; and Teresa Hall, co-ed upper-class housing run in partnership with St. Edward's University.

Units we list near HT run from about $460 to $5,500 a month, with most between roughly $900 and $2,700. About half quote per person and half per unit, so compare on the same basis — a $1,100 per-person bed and a $2,200 two-bedroom apartment cost the same.

If you want a purpose-built student building, especially in West Campus, start in the fall for the following August — those buildings fill on UT's pre-leasing calendar, often by winter or early spring. Conventional apartments in East Austin and nearby neighborhoods lease on rolling availability, so searching in late spring or summer still works there.

Austin's student housing is built mostly for UT's enrollment, and most of it sits in West Campus, about two miles west of HT. Those buildings are open to any student, including HT students. East Austin, closer to campus, has fewer listings and mostly conventional apartments and houses.

From the East Austin streets around campus, yes. From West Campus, Hyde Park, Mueller or East Riverside, plan on a bus, bike, scooter or car — most of those are one to three miles away, and crossing I-35 at rush hour adds time.

For 2026–27, HT set a priority housing deadline of June 30, 2026, for returning, first-year and transfer students, with room assignments starting in July. Applications after the deadline are accepted based on available space.

Per-person rent means each roommate signs their own lease and pays for their own bedroom, which is common in student buildings. Per-unit rent is one lease for the whole apartment, split however roommates agree. Always check which one a listing uses before comparing prices.

It depends on the building. Per-bedroom student buildings often bundle internet and some utilities into the rate, and many come furnished. Conventional apartments usually bill electricity and other utilities separately. Ask exactly what's included before comparing two rents.

Most are twelve months, often running from mid-August to late July in student buildings. Some conventional apartments offer other terms. Ask for the exact start and end dates so you know whether you're paying for a summer you won't spend in Austin.