Jester East Hall
Photo: Jester East HallRooms for 2026–27
What it costs$14,937
- Room and meals, fall and spring
- $14,937
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 hallComputer lab
- Shared spaces
- Computer lab · TV room · 24-hour front desk
- Nearby resources
- Jester Center study and dining spaces · Sanger Learning Center
- 2026–27 contract includes
- Meals · internet · common laundry
- Standard room furnishing
- Twin XL bed · desk · chair · dresser · MicroFridge
Getting to campus4–11 min walk
- Walk
- 4–11 min to the UT Tower
Where it is201 East 21st Street
201 East 21st Street, Austin, TX 78705
What residents said4 reports
Most mentioned: Location, Roommates, Amenities
A current East resident described a quieter setting with an active social life, and valued being near the library and Jester dining.
A former East resident liked a shared bathroom arrangement and proximity to the library, but met few people and disliked the dining options.
A commenter who had lived in both Jester halls preferred East. Other respondents liked its quieter setting and shorter elevator waits while remaining near Jester services.
4 unverified reports from Reddit, summarized here.
The buildingNot in a floodplain
- Flood risk
- Not in a floodplain
City complaints1 complaint
1 city complaint matches this address since 2016, about trash, weeds, or junk outside. It’s closed now.
Latest complaints
- Trash or yardSep 8, 2026
- Closed after 7 days
Repairs and permits1 job since 2016
1 city permit matches this address since 2016, covering 1 job.
Latest repairs and renovations
- May 2023Plumbing “Disconnect the hot water at the heaters for the purpose of descaling”Permit on the city’s site
Ask when the AC and water heater in the unit you’d rent 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?
Union on San Antonio
Moontower
Ion AustinSources. 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.
$14,937 for fall and spring per person