University Houses

The University Houses community is nestled between the woods of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve to the west and east, Eagle Heights to the north, and the village of Shorewood Hills to the south. Like Eagle Heights, the 20-acre apartment community offers easy bike or bus access around campus, numerous picnic and playground areas, a central community center in Eagle Heights, and one of the oldest community gardens in the United States.

University Houses serves students with families, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, academic staff, University Staff, and UW-Madison faculty.

Madison, WI 53705 | Map | Rates
146 unfurnished apartments
47 one-bedrooms | 89 two-bedrooms | 10 three-bedrooms

Amenities

Appliances Included

Standard-sized refrigerator
Combination stove/oven

Approved Pets

Caged birds
Frogs
Gerbils
Hamsters
Hedgehogs
Hermit crabs
Lizards
Salamanders
Small fish (no larger than a 20-gallon tank)
Toads
White mice

Dogs, cats, snakes, and other animals are not permitted. If you have a service or assistance animal, contact the McBurney Disability Resource Center before you move in.

Other Amenities Included

Energy-efficient windows
Pull-down window shades
Storage locker with a padlock
Access to on-site laundry facilities
1 assigned parking space
- A second vehicle parking space is available for a $40 monthly fee

Utilities Included in Rent

Please note that telephone service is not included in your rent. For information about phone providers, see our telephone service page.

Amenities Not Included

Elevators
Carpeting
Air conditioning (residents may provide their own, and maintenance staff can install resident-owned units for a fee)
Dishwashers
These apartments are not furnished
Smoking is not permitted in apartments

Virtual Tours

Virtual tours are intended to give you an approximate view of our property, not exact details of a specific unit. Your own unit may vary in flooring type, kitchen and bathroom materials (counters, cabinets, appliance/fixture types), and the layout may be flipped or slightly varied depending on the location within the building and the building style. Each University Apartments unit has its own unique character, and it is not possible for us to provide more specific details about individual units, but hopefully, these virtual tours help give you a better perspective about what you might expect upon arrival. While your individual unit may be slightly different and the view from your windows will be unique, we can guarantee your apartment will be clean and ready for your arrival home at move-in.