Village Housing
Village Housing has properties to meet a variety of needs from apartments (studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom) to several 2- and 3-bedroom houses. To reside in Village Housing, students must be enrolled full-time in a degree-track program and meet eligibility to live off campus. Faculty and staff must be full-time, benefit-eligible employees of Walla Walla University.
Most housing options are within walking distance of the university so you remain an active part of our residential campus. Each apartment complex has an area coordinator who cares for the well-being of each community. These coordinators are here to answer your questions and make sure our community is safe. They also help you when you lock yourself out of your apartment, have an emergency, or have any other minor issues. Students in our campus housing enjoy our vibrant campus and local community, as well as the numerous events planned by the student-led Village Club. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Waitlist Update for Winter 2025
Updated on Monday, 12/02/2024
Village Housing is providing the following information to assist students in making their housing plans for the upcoming quarter:
- 40 Student Housing Applications have been received for Winter Quarter 2025. All applications have been reviewed.
- Housing Offers went out to student university emails on Wednesday, November 20.
- If any further properties become available, the Housing Waitlist will be used.
- If you do not receive a housing offer, but indicated interest in having a roommate, your information may be shared with other residents who are looking for a roommate.
University-owned housing options
Birch Apartments
25, 35, 45 NE Birch Avenue
$920/month
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: $610/month | 2 br: $760/month
Residents will enjoy these charming apartments that were originally Married Student housing. Each apartment comes with a storage closet 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
$610/month
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
$1,120/month
Our newest apartment community, 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: $560/month, Without kitchette: $500/month
Though originally built as a motel, the university acquired the property to rent as studio apartments. 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 amounts for single-family and multi-unit houses vary but are typically $570-$900 for a 1 bedroom, $880-$1,110 for a 2 bedroom, and $1,050-$1,475 for a 3 bedroom. Because amenities vary by property and availability is not known at the time housing applications are submitted, details regarding specific properties are communicated at the time housing offers are given.
- - 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 Open
12:00 a.m. first day to 11:59 p.m. last day.
Application Dates
Fall 2024
Application Open: May 26-29
Offers Begin: Jul 1
Check-in Date: Sep 29
Winter 2025
Application Open: Nov 10-12
Offers Begin: Nov 18
Check-in Date: Jan 5
Spring 2025
Application Open: Feb 9-11
Offers Begin: Feb 17
Check-in Date: Mar 30
Summer 2026
Application Open: May 11-13
Offers Begin: May 19
Check-in Date: Jun 22
Housing priority (students)
Not everyone who applies will receive housing. Housing offers are made dependent on availability. Priority is granted to applicants who are married, have children, or are 25 years of age or older. Housing offers are made to other applicants on a first-come, first-served basis according to housing preferences selected and availability.
Eligibility (students)
Before housing offers are made, applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility is met. To be eligible for Village Housing, the student must be in good standing at the university and enrolled in full time, degree track, or equivalent coursework (audit courses do not apply). In addition, the student must have successfully completed 136 credit hours and/or be 22 years of age, or meet other housing policy eligibility criteria.
Read the eligibility policy >
Housing offers (students)
Housing offers are extended in waves and are sent through WWU email. When an offer is extended, the applicant will have a specified number of days to accept or reject the offer. We work our way through the waitlist until all units we anticipate will be available have been reserved. Applicants who do not receive housing may re-apply for the following quarter.
Reserving Your Housing Assignment
Once an applicant has accepted a housing assignment, an email will be sent with a list of items that must be completed before moving in. These include:
- Housing Administrative Fee Payment ($200 for a single occupant in a 1-bedroom or for each assigned occupant in a shared 2+ bedroom, or $400 for a married couple, family, or for a single occupant in a 2+ bedroom). PLEASE NOTE: Effective 7/1/24, the housing administration fee will increase to $250 for a single occupant in a 1-bedroom or for each assigned occupant in a shared 2+ bedroom, or $500 for a married couple, family, or for a single occupant in a 2+ bedroom.
- Student Financial Services Approval
- Campus Housing Workshop Completion
Roommates (students)
Students are responsible for finding their own roommates. On the housing application, a code matching process is used. For students who indicate they intend to have a roommate, a code is generated for them to share with students they intend to have as their roommates. Students may also enter the code they have received. Code matches are accepted as roommate approvals. Primary residents who already have housing reserved may also email their roommate approvals to the Village Housing office. Many students have been successful finding roommates on the WWU app. As a courtesy, the Village Housing office also keeps an internal roommate search list.