The University Apartments community is known for its diversity with dozens of nationalities represented and languages spoken.
University Apartments residents are primarily graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, academic staff, university staff, faculty, and their families.
Our three neighborhoods have distinct architecture and styles. Eagle Heights and University Houses are the westernmost edge of campus and are a community of apartment buildings nestled in 83 acres of green space on the shoreline of Lake Mendota. These neighborhoods primarily serve families and feature numerous picnic and playground areas, a central community center, and one of the oldest organic community gardens in the United States.
Harvey Street Apartments serve single graduate students and are located south of University Avenue, just west of campus. This quiet street is close to shops, restaurants, and the UW campus.
You can apply to one or more of these neighborhoods, depending on your eligibility for each area. Priority is given to families in the University Houses and Eagle Heights neighborhoods.
Please contact us if you need additional information regarding housing accommodation requests (i.e. ADA, accessibility, allergies, etc.).
University Apartment News
Mail/Packages in University Apartments
University Apartments offices receive many reports of missing mail/parcels and packages being left in a parcel locker or a mail room. Please know that University Apartments does not have a mail room. All mail, packages, …
July 10, 2025University Apartments Move-Out
University Apartments Move Out As leases come to an end, move-out season continues in University Apartments. Visit our Moving Out page for information on checking out of your apartment and ending your time in our community …
June 19, 2025Water Quality Initiatives: Testing for Lead
University Housing, in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), is conducting water sampling in our apartments to check for lead. This proactive measure is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the ongoing safety of our drinking water. …
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Explore Our Neighborhoods
Eagle Heights
Building Style: Apartment
Bedrooms Available: 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms
Number of Apartments: 1,051
Rates: $1,039 - $1,550
Harvey Street
Building Style: Apartment
Bedrooms Available: 1 and 2 bedrooms
Number of Apartments: 47
Rates: $1,112 - $1,316
University Houses
Building Style: Town Houses
Bedrooms Available: 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms
Number of Apartments: 146
Rates: $1,319 - $1,656
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Leasing
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Maintenance
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Eagle's Wing Child Care
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