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what's the best place to live off campus St. Edward's University

Sources checked September 15, 2026

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For an off-campus feel without leaving campus, Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights are the closest match: they’re unfurnished apartments for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. If you want a more move-in-ready setup with strong access to campus resources, St. André Apartments are fully furnished, include a full kitchen, and are close to classrooms and services.

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  • Choose Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights if your top priority is an off-campus feel.
  • Choose St. André if your top priority is move-in convenience and proximity to campus services.
  • Choose Casa if you want furnished housing with utilities and internet bundled and you meet the eligibility rules.
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Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights Apartments — best for an off-campus feel

St. Edward’s says Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights “offer the feel of off-campus living” while staying on campus. They are unfurnished apartments, and they’re available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

  • Best fit if you want to decorate and furnish the place yourself.
  • Tradeoff: you’ll need your own furniture and setup, since the apartments are unfurnished.
  • Next check: review the housing page for the apartment details and eligibility before you assume it’s open to your class year.

St. André Apartments — best for convenience and move-in ease

St. André Apartments are fully furnished, each includes a full kitchen, and the page says they’re close to classrooms, dining halls, Academic Support Services in Moody Hall, the Health and Counseling Center, and more. They’re available to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

  • Best fit if you want a ready-to-live-in setup with strong campus access.
  • Tradeoff: it’s still university housing, so it won’t feel as independent as a true off-campus apartment.
  • Next check: compare the St. André housing and meal plan rates page before deciding.

Casa Residence Hall — best if you’re eligible and want student housing with bills bundled

The Casa Residence Hall is university partner housing on campus. It offers furnished single and double rooms, utilities and Google Fiber internet included, 24/7 laundry, secure access, and access to campus spaces like Munday Library and the Recreation and Athletic Center.

  • Best fit if you want an on-campus option that behaves more like a furnished, all-in-one student residence.
  • Tradeoff: eligibility is limited to enrolled students in good standing who are over 18 at move-in, and it’s for individual adults only.
  • Next check: confirm whether you meet the eligibility rules and review the room type and deposit details before applying.

Sources

  1. St. André Apartments | St. Edwards University in Austin, TX
  2. Housing and Dining | St. Edwards University in Austin, TX
  3. University Partner Housing | St. Edwards University in Austin, TX

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