About the Property
Basic
The Block features modern student housing spaces, professional, on-site maintenance and management and amenities for health, fitness, and socialization all within your budget.
Plus, they make sure you also have the resources you need to succeed at UT, including 24-hour study lounges and internet in every apartment to help you stay connected to your studies not to mention your friends and family. Whether your academic pursuits are in-person or online this Fall, we are here for you.
Other
:-Eight great West Campus Locations
:-Walk or bike to class at The University of Texas at Austin
:-On the UT and Cap Metro shuttle bus routes
:-Just steps to dining, retail and academic resources on Guadalupe Street
:-Convenient access to Austin Community College, St. Edward's University, Huston Tillotson University and Concordia University
What will you get
Common Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL LEASE?
An individual lease provides each resident with their own separate lease agreement and responsibility for his/her rental installments and applicable utility and parking charges. By signing an individual lease, you are only taking responsibility for your rental installments and lease terms and will not be held liable for any delinquent amounts owed by your roommate(s).
IS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MY BELONGINGS INCLUDED AS PART OF MY LEASE AGREEMENT?
Coverage for your personal belongings is not included as part of your Lease Agreement. Renters insurance can provide coverage for loss or damage to your personal belongings (including fire, theft, or natural causes). Renters insurance is not required but highly recommended.
HOW DOES THE LEASING PROCESS WORK FOR S.M.A.R.T. HOUSING?
1. Pre-qualify for S.M.A.R.T. Housing. a) If you are qualifying through Financial Aid, please bring your Financial Aid Award letter for Fall 2022/Spring 2023 into the leasing office. b) If you are qualifying through Income Verification, you will need to bring your most recent W2 and your 3 most recent pay stubs, your Financial Award letter for Fall 2022/Spring 2023, and your tuition bill into the leasing office.
2. Submit your housing application by clicking 'APPLY ONLINE', pay the applicable upfront fees, and complete the S.M.A.R.T. Housing forms.
3. Once your S.M.A.R.T. Housing paperwork is complete, you will be able to sign a Lease Agreement.
HOW DO I QUALIFY THROUGH INCOME VERIFICATION?
If you do not qualify based on the need-based financial aid list, then you can attempt to qualify based on your annual income. Please contact our leasing office for more information on income verification.
HOW DO I QUALIFY THROUGH FINANCIAL AID?
If you are currently receiving need-based financial aid, you may automatically qualify. You would need to look at your current Financial Aid Award Letter for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, then compare your grants/scholarships/loans to the approved need-based Financial Aid list. If you have any items that appear on the list, no matter the amount, then you automatically qualify for S.M.A.R.T. Housing.
WHAT IS S.M.A.R.T. HOUSING?
S.M.A.R.T. Housing is a program created by the city of Austin to assist students who are either receiving need-based financial aid or who are paying for school through student loans. It is designed to assist those who are working to cover their living expenses. Parental support (money given by parents to cover living expenses) is taken into consideration as income - it is limited and cannot be the only source of income.
AM I ALLOWED TO REQUEST A SPECIFIC UNIT?
You can list your preferences on your housing application, and we will do our best to place you in the unit that fits those requests. All requests are served on a first-come, first-served basis and are taken in order based on the date your lease was received.
CAN I REQUEST SPECIFIC ROOMMATES?
Yes! You can search for and match with specific roommates in the RoomSync app. Change your mind? No problem! You can modify your matches if your preferences change up until the matching period close date.
DO YOU HAVE A ROOMMATE MATCHING SERVICE?
Yes! Our roommate matching program is powered by RoomSynca roommate matching app. You will have the opportunity to create a personal profile, search, filter, chat and match with other residents who will be living in the community. You decide what matters most when narrowing down your search. Want a roommate with the same major? You got it! Prefer to live with someone who goes to bed early? No problem! Looking for a roommate who enjoys college football? No sweat! You control your search and matching criteria to find the perfect roommate.