# College Houses co-ops near UT Austin by cost

Start with Taos if you want a room with meals across Guadalupe from campus. Compare Nueces for a private bedroom and your own cooking, or Opsis if you are a graduate student.

## Six co-ops and their published full-year payments

The examples use College Houses’ regular full-year payment table, effective January 1, 2027. Utilities, Wi-Fi and laundry are included. Ask what room and term the house can offer.

1. [Taos · ground-floor single](https://utaustin.guide/housing/college-houses-taos) 11 payments of $665 and one of $330 add up to $7,645 for the full year. The room is private with a shared bath. Meals are included.
2. [Pearl Street · shared double](https://utaustin.guide/housing/college-houses-pearl) 11 payments of $710 and one of $355 add up to $8,165. The shared bedroom has an attached bath. Meals and pool access are included.
3. [21st Street · shared room](https://utaustin.guide/housing/college-houses-21st) 11 payments of $755 and one of $380 add up to $8,685. Suites have kitchenettes, and the house rate includes meals.
4. [Halstead · extra-small single](https://utaustin.guide/housing/college-houses-halstead) 11 payments of $895 and one of $450 add up to $10,295. This is a private room with the house meal plan.
5. [Nueces · single in a suite](https://utaustin.guide/housing/college-houses-nueces) 11 payments of $945 and one of $470 add up to $10,865. The suite has a shared kitchenette. Budget for groceries because meals are separate.
6. [Opsis · graduate single](https://utaustin.guide/housing/college-houses-opsis) 11 payments of $945 and one of $470 add up to $10,865. This option is for graduate students. You get a kitchen and buy your own food.

## Ask how shifts fit your week

Compare the cost for the exact dates you need. Ask about kitchen and cleaning shifts, which meals are served, and how the house handles dietary needs before you commit.

**Sources**

- [College Houses rates and payment schedule](https://collegehouses.org/rates/)
- [College Houses community and house details](https://collegehouses.org/)

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Source: https://utaustin.guide/best/college-houses-co-ops-near-ut · Checked 2026-11-10 · Field Guide: UT Austin