Housing & Accommodation

Most students (with the exception of Freshmen) live in apartments off-campus. Most apartment communities in Denton begin accepting rental applications in January prior to the start of the academic year. Most new leases begin July/August before the start of classes.

Begin your apartment search EARLY.
Apartments within walking distance to campus fill up quickly!
Plan to budget at least $900-$1500 each month for rent and utilities.
Many Denton apartments are located on campus bus routes.
Search for local apartments at offcampushousing.unt.edu or at apartments.com.
Student Living Communities offer furnished apartments and assistance with finding suitable roommates.
More traditional apartment communities offer un-furnished apartments.
UNT does not provide temporary housing or accommodations when you arrive in the US.
Temporary accommodations may be arranged with a local hotel.

You may also contact local leasing offices to find available apartments.

Apartment Communities Near the Denton Campus:

Apartment Communities Near UNT at Frisco (Frisco Landing):

Local Hotels for Temporary Accommodations:

Personal Identification is required to sign a lease.
You may be asked to provide your passport, I-20 or DS 2019, UNT Student ID or Social Security Number (if you have one) to secure an apartment.
Many apartments also require a security deposit up front which includes first and last month's rent.
Utilities (water, electricity) often require a deposit.
For questions about lease agreements, please contact Student Legal Services

For additional assistance, contact Off-Campus Student Services at (940) 565-3807 or visit Union 345.

You can also reach out to the UNT Student Organization that represents your home country for housing assistance, tips, and guidance.

Housing

On-campus housing in campus residence halls is limited.
Students are placed in rooms on a first-come, first-served basis.
On-Campus housing priority is given to Freshman.

housing.unt.edu
housing@unt.edu
+1 (940) 565-2610

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