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What two semesters in a dorm cost next to an annual lease

A double at Aston Hall covers two semesters in 2026–27. The Z Islander example spans an August-to-July 2027–28 lease. Put the contracts on the same dates before adding the dining and fees each requires.

Pale blue apartment buildings, palm trees and white loungers around Z Islander’s courtyard pool.
Courtyard pool at Z Islander · CroppedPhoto: Z Islander official photography

Housing payments over their published coverage periods

Dollars per person over each listed period

  • Aston Hall double$9,556

    2026–27 fall and spring · two semester charges · installment count unpublished · checked Nov 5, 2026 · Residence Life rates

  • Hullabaloo Hall double$11,538

    2026–27 fall and spring · two semester charges · installment count unpublished · checked Nov 5, 2026 · Residence Life rates

  • Z Islander · 4 Bed 4 Bath$7,020

    Aug 19, 2027 – Jul 22, 2028 · 12 base rent installments · operator checked Nov 6, 2026 · Rate source

Two published residence hall room rates multiplied by two semesters, and one term-matched apartment payment multiplied by its 12 confirmed installments. The contracts cover different years and months. Dining, deposits, utilities and other charges are separate.

Check the period and payment behind each total

Housing choiceRate and contract evidence
Aston Hall$4,778 per person per semester · 2026–27 · installment count unpublished
Checked · Official room rates
Hullabaloo Hall$5,769 per person per semester · 2026–27 · installment count unpublished
Checked · Official room rates
Z Islander
4 Bed 4 Bath · Individual contract
$585 base rent per person per installment
Aug 19, 2027 – Jul 22, 2028 · 12 installments · Checked
Rate source · Payment schedule

Make the dates match before choosing

For a dorm, add the dining plan your assignment requires and any housing you will need after spring move-out. For an apartment, include every payment through the lease end date, even if you leave campus before summer. Write down the deposit separately from charges you expect to spend. Check the meal plan rules and put both plans on your budget.

How we got this

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