Village Housing
Village Housing includes all university-owned apartments and houses available to enrolled students and full-time faculty or staff. With over 110 apartments and more than 50 houses — including single-occupancy units, shared units for two or three people, and options for married couples or families — Village Housing offers a wide range of living arrangements to meet diverse needs. All properties are located within walking distance of campus in College Place, Washington, helping residents stay connected to university life.
To apply for Village Housing, students must be enrolled full-time in a degree-track program and either be at least 22 years old or have completed 136 academic credits. Faculty and staff applicants must be full-time, benefit-eligible employees of Walla Walla University.
University-owned Housing Options
26/27 Rental Rates (updated April 2026)
Birch Apartments
25, 35, 45 NE Birch Avenue
$595/month, per bedroom
Student residents will enjoy these two bedroom apartments, completed in the early 1990's. They are located just 1.5 blocks from campus.
- - Two bedrooms
- - Includes refrigerator and range
- - University pays water/sewer/garbage
- - Electricity not included
- - Wireless Internet included
- - Shared laundry facility
105, 111, 119 E Whitman Drive
1 br: $698/month | 2 br: $870/month
Available to eligible faculty/staff only. These charming apartments were originally Married Student housing. Each apartment comes with a dedicated storage room near the laundry facility. Located just 1 block from the main campus.
- - One and two bedrooms
- - Includes refrigerator and range
- - University pays water/sewer/garbage
- - Electricity not included
- - Wireless Internet included
- - Shared laundry facility
Hallmark Apartments
205 NE Ash Avenue
$685/month
Designed for single-occupant student residents; these apartments are just a short walk away from Rogers Bakery and the Village Housing Office.
- - One bedroom
- - Includes refrigerator and range
- - University pays water/sewer/garbage
- - Electricity not included
- - Wireless Internet included
- - Shared laundry facility
Mountain View Apartments
203, 207, 211, 215 E Whitman Drive
$695/month, per bedroom
Our newest apartment community available to full-time students, construction for Mountain View Apartments was completed in September of 2003.
- - Two bedrooms
- - Includes refrigerator, range, microwave, washer and dryer
- - University pays water/sewer/garbage
- - Electricity not included
- - Wireless Internet included
- - Dishwasher in unit
University Studios
27 N College Avenue
With kitchenette: $600/month, Without kitchette: $580/month
Though originally built as a motel, the university acquired the property to rent as studio apartments to students. Just half a block from the main campus and directly across the street from the Village Housing office building, these studios are quaint apartments that fit a tighter budget.
- - All units are furnished and include a twin bed, dresser, dining table with chairs, and desk.
- - Five of the units include kitchenettes.
- - Kitchenettes include sink and cupboards, refrigerator, range, and microwave.
- - Units without kitchenettes include refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven.
- - University pays electricity/water/sewer/garbage.
- - Wireless Internet included.
- - Shared laundry facility.
Single- and Multi-Unit Houses
Monthly rent for single- and multi-unit properties for student residents is dependendant on number of bedrooms in each unit:
- - Utilities required vary by property
- - Internet service not provided
- - Appliances vary by property but all include a refrigerator and range
- - Most single-family houses have laundry hookups available
- - Most multi-unit houses have a shared laundry site available
- - Most single-family houses may have a garage or storage shed available
- - Lawn mowing included at most locations
Applying for housing
Students with university login credentials may apply for housing during the open application periods listed below.
Faculty and staff may find more information about housing on the Faculty and Staff Housing page.
Application Window
12:00 a.m. first day to 11:59 p.m. last day.
Summer 2026
Application Open: May 10-12
Offers Begin: May 18
Check-in Date: Jun 21
Fall 2026
Application Open: May 24-26
Offers Begin: Jul 6
Check-in Date: Sep 27
Winter 2027
Application Open: Nov 8-10
Offers Begin: Nov 16
Check-in Date: Jan 3
Spring 2027
Application Open: Feb 7-9
Offers Begin: Feb 15
Check-in Date: Mar 28
Application Process
Updated: April 2026
Housing Priority (Students)
Not all applicants will receive housing, as demand exceeds availability. Housing offers are made based on availability. Priority is first granted to applicants who are married, have children, or are 25 years of age or older.
Beginning Summer Quarter 2026, all other eligible applicants will be considered through a randomized lottery system, followed by housing preferences and availability.
Eligibility (Students)
All applications are reviewed after the application window closes to confirm eligibility.
To be eligible for Village Housing, students must:
- Submit a housing application during the designated 48-hour application window for that quarter, and
- Be in good standing with the university, and
- Be enrolled full-time in degree-track or equivalent coursework (audit courses do not apply), and
- Meet at least one of the following:
- Be 22 years of age or older, or
- Have completed 136 academic credits, or
- Have an approved Housing Exemption Request on file
Students who do not meet eligibility requirements will be notified via their university email, and their application will be canceled.
Housing Offers (Students)
Housing offers are extended in waves via university email after eligibility review and the lottery process are complete.
Process order:
- Eligibility review
- Priority applicants housed
- Lottery conducted for remaining applicants
All lottery participants have equal placement opportunity.
Application Requirement
- Applications open once per quarter for a 48-hour period
- Students must apply during this window to be considered for housing
Important: Due to high demand and limited availability, all students—including those intending to be roommates—must apply each quarter. Students who do not apply during the application window are not eligible for housing or roommate participation for that quarter.
Ongoing Application Requirement
- Once a student receives and accepts a housing assignment, they are no longer required to reapply
- Students who have not received a housing offer must apply each quarter to remain eligible
- This continues until the student accepts a housing assignment, or is confirmed as an approved roommate
Students who do not reapply will not be considered for that quarter.
Accepting an Offer
When a housing offer is extended, students will have a specified number of days to accept or decline.
Village Housing continues making offers until all anticipated vacancies are filled.
Students who do not receive housing may reapply for the following quarter.
Reserving Your Housing Assignment
Once a housing assignment is accepted, students will receive an email with required next steps, including:
- Village Housing Administrative Fee
- $250 for single occupant in a 1-bedroom OR each occupant in a shared property with 2+ bedrooms
- $500 for married couples or families
- Student Financial Services Approval
- Completion of the D2L Campus Housing Workshop
Roommates (Students)
Students who receive a housing offer become the primary resident and may select their own roommate(s) up to a designated deadline each quarter. If a roommate is not selected by the deadline, Village Housing will assign roommate(s) from the housing waitlist.
Important Requirement
Due to high demand and limited availability:
- All roommate options must have a current housing application on file for that quarter
- Students who miss the application window are not eligible to be added as a roommate for that quarter
Vacant Bedroom Timeline
If a bedroom becomes vacant:
- Fall Quarter: Roommate must be identified by September 1
- All other quarters: Within two weeks of the vacancy date
If no eligible roommate is identified, Village Housing will assign a roommate from the waitlist.
Roommate Eligibility Criteria
All roommates must:
- Have a current Village Housing application on file, and
- Meet at least one of the following:
- Be 22 years of age or older, or
- Have completed 136 academic credits, or
- Have an approved Housing Exemption Request on file
Vacant bedrooms may not be held while Housing Exemption Requests are under review.
Finding a Roommate
- A code matching system is used within the housing application
- Students may share or enter roommate codes for approval
- Primary residents may also email roommate approvals to the Village Housing office
- The Housing office maintains an internal roommate interest list as a courtesy