2025-2026 Rates
Dormitory-Style Residential Rooms (2025-2026)
All room types below are billed once per semester, July and December. These rates are per-person and are all single-occupancy rooms.
Note: The Gropius Complex is made up of Ames Hall, Shaw Hall, and Story Hall.
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Academic Year Cost | Semester Cost | Units | Approx. Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gropius Complex | Standard Single | $8,610 | $4,305 | 340 | 109-133 sq. ft. |
| Gropius Complex | Medium Single | $11,041 | $5,521 | 15 | 153-191 sq. ft. |
| Gropius Complex | Large Single | $14,058 | $7,029 | 9 | 224-235 sq. ft. |
| Hastings Hall | Single 1-Bedroom Suite | $18,232 | $9,116 | 25 | 100-150 sq. ft. plus private living area |
| Hastings Hall | Single in 2-Bedroom Suite | $12,643 | $6,322 | 72 | 100-150 sq. ft. plus shared living area |
| North Hall | Small Single w/Private Bath | $15,725 | $7,863 | 19 | 175-198 sq. ft. |
| North Hall | Standard Single w/Private Bath | $19,255 | $9,628 | 84 | 210-249 sq. ft. |
| North Hall | Large Single w/Private Bath | $20,604 | $10,302 | 7 | 250-325 sq. ft. |
| North Hall | Single in 2-Person Bedroom w/Semi-Private Bath | $19,607 | $9,804 | 2 | 210-250 sq. ft. plus private living room |
Apartment-Style Rooms (2025-2026)
All room types below are billed monthly. August and May are pro-rated while full monthly rates apply for September through April for a total of approximately nine-months. These rates are per-person and are all single-occupancy rooms.
| Building | Room Type | ESTIMATED Academic Year Cost | Monthly Cost | Units | Approx. Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1637 Mass. Ave. | Single Large Studio Apt. | $23,841 | $2,649 | 2 | 456 sq. ft. |
| 1637 Mass. Ave. | Single 1-Bedroom Apt | $22,356 | $2,484 | 4 | 390 sq. ft. |
| 1637 Mass. Ave. | Single in 2-Bedroom Efficiency Apt. | $17,883 | $1,987 | 8 | 550-580 sq. ft. |
| 1637 Mass. Ave. | Single in 2-Bedroom Apt. | $20,871 | $2,319 | 2 | 723 sq. ft. |
| 3 Mellen St. | Single w/Private Bath in 3-Bedroom House | $19,683 | $2,187 | 3 | 160-230 sq. ft. |
| 5 Mellen St. | Small Single in 7-Bedroom House | $16,488 | $1,832 | 1 | 140 sq. ft. |
| 5 Mellen St. | Medium Single in 7-Bedroom House | $18,567 | $2,063 | 3 | 200-220 sq. ft. |
| 5 Mellen St. | Large Single in 7-Bedroom House | $19,134 | $2,126 | 3 | 230 sq. ft. |
Personal Property Insurance
All HLS Housing residents are required to purchase personal property insurance. This is an additional charge each semester on your HU student account.
The charge for the 2025-2026 academic year is $60 per semester; charged in July for the fall semester and in December for spring semester. This charge is not prorated regardless of when your room assignment begins or ends at HLS Housing.
Read more about personal property insurance.
Billing
In the dormitory-style residential halls, room charges will post to your Harvard University student accounts once per semester, typically early July and early December.
Alternatively, rooms in the apartment-style locations will post to your Harvard University student account on a monthly basis. August and May are prorated according to the start and end dates specified in the apartment lease, while full monthly rates apply from September through April.
For inquiries regarding due dates and payment, J.D. students are encouraged to contact HLS Student Financial Services, while LL.M. and S.J.D. students can reach out to the Graduate Program Financial Aid and Billing staff.
To access your Harvard University student account and view billing details, please refer to University Financial Student Services.