Rates and Paying Rent
University Apartments is committed to providing quality and convenient housing for UW-Madison at reasonable rates that are competitive with the surrounding Madison community. Rates are for the entire apartment, not per person. Rent begins on the first day of your lease term and is payable in your MyUW Housing portal on a monthly basis. Rent is due on or before the first day of each month. A late charge is assessed if rent is paid after the due date.
Rent is usually assessed on the 25th of each month, with occasional changes made to accommodate weekends and holidays. Monthly rent statements are emailed to the primary leaseholders. Primary leaseholders will be notified by email when the monthly rent assessment has been done, and rent charges have been posted to their lease account. Both leaseholders have online access in their respective MyUW Housing accounts to view balances and make payments.
University Apartments and the Division of University Housing are self-funded operations. No tax dollars are received, and all operating and repair costs are paid from rent income. There is a 2.95 percent convenience fee for online debit or credit card payments. There is no fee charged for payment by electronic check.
University Apartments Monthly Rates
UA Monthly Rates
| wdt_ID | Apartment Type | Neighborhood | 2025-2026 Rates | *2026-2027 Projected Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One bedroom | Eagle Heights | 1,100 | 1,150 |
| 2 | One bedroom (furnished) | Eagle Heights | 1,200 | 1,250 |
| 3 | Two bedroom | Eagle Heights | 1,200 | 1,275 |
| 4 | Two bedroom (furnished) | Eagle Heights | 1,350 | 1,425 |
| 5 | Large two bedroom (with laundry) | Eagle Heights | 1,350 | 1,425 |
| 6 | Three bedroom | Eagle Heights | 1,400 | 1,475 |
| 7 | Small three bedroom (with laundry) | Eagle Heights | 1,400 | 1,475 |
| 8 | Large three bedroom (with laundry) | Eagle Heights | 1,550 | 1,625 |
| 9 | Three bedroom townhouse (with laundry) | Eagle Heights | 1,600 | 1,700 |
| 10 | One bedroom | University Houses | 1,350 | 1,425 |
| 11 | Two bedroom | University Houses | 1,600 | 1,675 |
| 12 | Three bedroom (with laundry) | University Houses | 1,700 | 1,800 |
| 13 | One bedroom | Harvey Street | 1,200 | 1,275 |
| 14 | Two bedroom | Harvey Street | 1,350 | 1,425 |
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*These rates are proposed and are subject to change. Rates are reviewed each year, and increases are announced in late spring with an effective date of July 1 for Eagle Heights, Harvey Street, and University Houses.
Rates are for the entire apartment, not per person.
Online Payments
University Apartments residents may make online payments through their My UW Housing account. The Division of University Housing accepts electronic checks and debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) for online payments of bills. The following types of checks are not allowed for electronic check payments:
- Credit card cash advance checks (convenience checks)
- Home equity line of credit checks
- Brokerage account checks
Rates are reviewed each year, and increases are announced in late spring with an effective date of July 1 for all three of our communities (Eagle Heights, Harvey Street, and University Houses). University Apartments residents are provided with at least 60 days’ notice of new rates.
A $15 fee is assessed to a resident’s account for any check returned to University Housing unpaid by the banks. In addition, a resident’s check-writing privileges will be suspended, and a hold will be placed on their academic records until the payment for the returned check has been resolved. Academic holds are also placed for past-due balances.
A late fee of $50 will be assessed to any balance remaining on a resident’s account as of the close of business on the fifth day of the month, or the next business day if the fifth falls on a holiday or weekend.
University Apartments and the Division of University Housing are self-funded operations. No tax dollars are received, and all operating and repair costs are paid from rent income. Payments from foreign bank accounts or credit card companies cannot be accepted. There is a 2.95 percent convenience fee for online debit or credit card payments. There is no fee charged for payment by electronic check. UW-Madison has contracted with CASHNet SmartPay to process online credit card transactions for the Division of University Housing. The 2.95 percent convenience fee covers the cost of CASHNet’s services as well as the fees charged by the credit card companies. The Division of University Housing has decided to require those who make payments using a credit card to cover the cost of this service rather than adding the cost to Housing’s rent rates.
For questions about online payments through My UW Housing or our payment terms, please contact the Division of University Housing Cashier’s Office at (608) 262-2230 or cashiers.office@housing.wisc.edu.
If you anticipate a problem with meetings, a payment, or a deadline, the Cashier’s Office can provide information on financial hardship resources. cashiers.office@housing.wisc.edu