Student Accommodation near University of Texas at Arlington

Downtown Arlington, in the area immediately surrounding the campus and the College Park District, is the most convenient for students who want to walk to class and stay connected to campus social life. South Arlington and East Arlington offer more affordable options for students with a car or access to the city's transit services.

Shared rooms in private apartments near UTA typically range from $700 to $1,400 per person per month depending on area and property type. The average rent for apartments near campus is approximately $1,340 per month. Budget options in South and East Arlington start from under $700 per person per month for shared living arrangements.

Yes. UTA offers both residence hall and apartment-style on-campus housing. Residence halls are prioritised for first-time college students and allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis. Six on-campus apartment communities offer more independent living for continuing and graduate students. Applications open in the spring for the following academic year, and early application is strongly recommended.

UTA students can use the free Mav Move campus shuttle system across all main campus zones. Trinity Metro bus services connect campus to parts of Fort Worth and Arlington. The city of Arlington's Via rideshare service provides affordable on-demand rides within Arlington. Many students also use Uber, Lyft, and bicycle for short-distance travel. Having a car significantly expands access to the wider DFW Metroplex.

UTA operates its main 420-acre campus in Arlington, a Fort Worth Downtown Campus in the historic Santa Fe Freight Building offering over 25,000 square feet of academic space, and a new UTA West Campus currently in development in west Fort Worth's Walsh Ranch area, expected to open to students in fall 2028.