Duren Hall
Photo: Duren HallRooms for 2026–27
What it costs$18,164
- Room and meals, fall and spring
- $18,164
The 2026–27 rates are subject to review and final approval. Applicable sales tax is excluded.
What’s includedMeals · Furnished
- Meals
- Included
- Furniture
- Furnished
- Laundry
- In the building
- Parking
- Not included; UT sells permits
2026–27 includes unlimited dining-hall visits and $400 Dine In Dollars per term. Dining availability follows service hours and the academic calendar.
Who can live hereUT students
UT student housing; incoming first-time freshmen are prioritized, and contracts depend on available space and housing application date.
The hallLive-oak courtyard
- Shared spaces
- Live-oak courtyard · study rooms · game room · formal lounge
- Exercise
- Exercise room
- 2026–27 contract includes
- Meals · internet · common laundry
- Standard room furnishing
- Twin XL bed · desk · chair · dresser · MicroFridge
Getting to campus7–14 min walk
- Walk
- 7–14 min to the UT Tower
Where it is2624 Whitis Ave
2624 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78705
What residents said2 reports
Most mentioned: Amenities, Food, Location
A former Duren resident enjoyed its quiet atmosphere, private bathroom and nearby Kinsolving dining, but found it expensive and far from central campus.
A Duren resident praised room storage, sinks, bathroom arrangements and nearby Kinsolving dining, while acknowledging the walk to other parts of campus.
2 unverified reports from Reddit, summarized here.
The building4
- Elevators
- 4
- Flood risk
- Not in a floodplain
City complaintsNone found since 2016
No city complaints match this address since 2016.
Repairs and permitsNone found since 2016
No city permits match this address since 2016.
Ask when the AC, water heater, and roof were last replaced.
Crime nearby38 reports in a year
Austin police logged 38 reports in this census block group in the past year. Typical count near listed places: 86 reports.
- Thefts
- 16
- Car thefts
- 1
- Burglaries
- 0
- Violent crimes
- 2
- Other reports
- 19
Ask how the front door and garage lock, and where packages go. How safe UT Austin is
Questions before signing
- Can you see the exact unit you’d rent before you sign, and walk through it with someone at move-in?
- Is your lease individual, or are you responsible for your roommates’ rent?
Rambler
26 West
Legacy on RioSources. Crime: Austin police reports from the past year, grouped by area. Flood risk: FEMA flood map. City of Austin permits and complaints matched by address, January 1, 2016 to November 10, 2026. Permits authorize work. A closed case doesn’t confirm a repair.
$18,164 for fall and spring per person