In the sections below, you will find rates and room information for a specific period of time.
University Park Academic Year 2023-2024: August 26, 2023 to May 18, 2024
University Park Apartments and Suites
The fees below reflect charges for students who move in between August 26th and September 2nd, 2023, and stay until May 18, 2024. Charges are pro-rated for students moving in after September 2nd, 2023. This is an installment payment plan, not monthly rent. Students who vacate due to an approved release of the license agreement will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
Initial Payment:A non-refundable processing fee of $50 is due with your license agreement. The initial payment may be made online during the application process. The $50 processing fee is non-refundable even if the license agreement is approved for cancellation.
Monthly Installment Plan: Charges will be posted to your CSUN Student Account, which can be viewed at your CSUN Portal account, and are due according to the following schedule. Payments received after the 10th of each month will accrue a late fee of $15 on the 11th day. Contact the Student Housing Office to make special arrangements to make payment in full for the semester or the entire academic year.
Dates Due | Apartment Double with Kitchen | Apartment Double without Kitchen | Suite Double without Kitchen | Apartment Single with Kitchen | Apartment Single without Kitchen |
Initial Payment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
July 21, 2023 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
September 1, 2023 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
October 1, 2023 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
November 1, 2023 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
December 1, 2023 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
January 1, 2024 | No Payment | No Payment | No Payment | No Payment | No Payment |
February 1, 2024 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
March 1, 2024 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
April 1, 2024 | $1,085 | $873 | $841 | $1,848 | $1,490 |
May 1, 2024 | $1,082 | $877 | $845 | $1,851 | $1,489 |
Total Housing Costs | $9,812 | $7,911 (plus meal plan cost) | $7,623 (plus meal plan cost) | $16,685 | $13,459 (plus meal plan cost) |
Residence Hall Association Fee: This optional one-time annual fee of $15 is charged to all CSUN Student Housing residents and it is established to partially fund the Residence Halls Association (RHA). RHA is essentially your student governing board in housing that promotes student advocacy and plans engaging events for residents to enjoy. If you have further questions about this fee, please contact Residence Halls Association (RHA) at rha@csun.edu or 818-677-6532.
Meal Plan Fee: If you select, or are placed in, The Suites or a no-kitchen unit in The Apartments, you are required to purchase a meal plan. Meal plan payments are separate from Student Housing payments. Deposits for meal plans are accepted online during the application process. Please see meal plan payment details on the University Corporation website at www.csun.edu/tuc/residential-dining.
Payment and Financial Aid Verification: The first payment and verification of intent to live in Student Housing is due by July 21, 2023. If you receive financial aid of $4,800 or more you are required to log into your Student Housing Portal by July 21, 2023 and follow the online steps for verifying your Financial Aid award and confirming that you will be living on campus. Not making your first payment or not verifying online that you have sufficient financial aid will result in your contract being cancelled and your bed space being given to another student.
Financial Aid Disbursement: If any financial aid is awarded and there are funds remaining after tuition fees are paid, these funds are applied toward other University debts on the resident’s account such as housing installment payments. Licensee agrees to review account balance information regularly through Licensee’s CSUN Student Account and make payment on or before the published due dates shown above.
Financial Aid Changes: Changes to financial aid may have an impact on the licensee’s balance due. Changes in financial aid, whether imposed or voluntary, will not nullify any obligations of this license agreement. Full and prompt compliance with all Financial Aid Office requests for information is strongly advised to ensure a timely financial aid award and disbursement. The deadline to submit all requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office is on or before May 12, 2023, no later than 4:00 p.m.
Family Housing Village Apartments July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Village Apartments
The Apartments at University Village is a family housing complex of one- and two-bedroom apartments at the north end of the campus. The complex includes 56 one- and 48 two-bedroom units, each with one bath. Family housing has a community building that includes laundry facilities, mailboxes and a large recreation room available for social gatherings. An outdoor swimming pool and modern play structure are next to the community building.
Family housing is located in the block surrounded by Lassen Street, Zelzah Avenue, Devonshire Street and Lindley Avenue. The main campus is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. There are also several bus routes. Shopping and other community services are conveniently located nearby.
Apartment Features
Each apartment features direct access from the outside, eliminating the need for noisy hallways. Kitchens are equipped with a refrigerator, a range and a garbage disposal. One-bedroom apartments include a dining bar. Two-bedroom units have a separate dining area. Bedrooms contain easily accessible large closets, and there is a separate linen closet in each unit. All apartments come unfurnished. Carpeting and window coverings are provided.
Ground-floor apartments have patios, and upper-level apartments have decks. All are situated on the complex's extensive green space. There are a limited number of units designed to accommodate persons with physical disabilities. Family housing offers both partially modified units with accessible bathrooms and fully modified units with accessible bathrooms and kitchens.
2023-2024 Monthly Rent Payment Schedule and Other Fees
Due Dates | One Bedroom | Two Bedroom |
July 1, 2023 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
August 1, 2023 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
September 1, 2023 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
October 1, 2023 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
November 1, 2023 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
December 1, 2023 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
January 1, 2024 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
February 1, 2024 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
March 1, 2024 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
April 1, 2024 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
May 1, 2024 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
June 1, 2024 | $1,346 | $1,768 |
Total Rent Payments | $16,152 | $21,216 |
Other Fees | ||
Security Deposit | $500 | $500 |
Lost Keys | $25 | $25 |
Lock Outs | $5 | $5 |
*RHA Fee | $15 | $15 |
Monthly Rent Schedule: Charges will be posted to your CSUN Student account, which can be viewed via the CSUN Portal and are due according to the following schedule. Payments received after the 10th of each month will accrue a late fee of $15 on the 11th day. There are three ways to make rent payments:
- Option 1. Log into the CSUN Portal and go to Financial Matters then go to Pay Account Balance. You can pay via your bank account or credit card.
- Option 2. Bring your payment to CSUN University Cash Services in Bayramian Hall. You can pay via cash, check, money order or debit card only at the cashier window. Go to this link https://www.csun.edu/stufin to view Cash Services in-person hours for making payments.
- Option 3. You can mail in a payment to University Cash Services, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8214, via check, money order or cashier’s check payable to CSUN Housing.
*Residence Hall Association (RHA) Fee: This optional one-time annual fee is charged to all CSUN Student Housing residents and it is established to partially fund the Residence Halls Association (RHA). RHA is essentially your student governing board in housing that promotes student advocacy and plans engaging events for residents to enjoy. If you have further questions about this fee, please contact Residence Halls Association (RHA) at rha@csun.edu or 818-677-6113.
Other items: Residents living in family housing are responsible for their own utilities (gas, electricity, cable, phone, etc.) and must contact the service provider directly for service. A CSUN parking permit is required at all times in the parking lots surrounding family housing and the main campus. If a tenant has more than one car, each car will need to display a parking permit. Permits can be purchased from Parking and Transportation Services. A security deposit is required for the remote-control device to access the main gate to the family housing's parking lot.
Eligibility: To be eligible for rental housing, the licensee must be a current CSUN student, faculty or staff member who meets the criteria. For eligibility regarding family housing in the Village Apartments, visit the Family Housing page and select Eligibility.
University Park Summer Housing 2023
University Park Apartments
Fee Structure
Listed below are the charges and payment schedules for Student Housing. You can choose either the Monthly Installment Plan or make a full payment for the session. This is an installment payment plan, not monthly rent. Students who vacate due to approved release of their license agreement will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
Monthly Installment Plan
Charges will be posted to your CSUN student account, which can be viewed at your myNorthridge Portal account, according to the following schedule. Payments received after the 10th of each month will accrue a late fee of $15 on the 11th day.
Initial Payment and Damage Charges
The $50 initial payment is due with the license agreement and is non-refundable even if the license agreement is cancelled. Please note that if damage is found in your assigned unit, all applicable damage charges will be posted to your student account at the time the damage is assessed.
Session #1 May 30– August 22 (12 weeks)
Double Room w/Kitchen | |
Initial Payment | $ 50.00 |
May 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
June 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
July 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
August 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
Total Housing for 12 weeks | $2,782.00 |
Session #2 May 30 – July 11 (6 weeks)
Double Room w/Kitchen | |
Initial Payment | $ 50.00 |
May 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
June 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
Total Housing for 6 weeks | $1,416.00 |
Session #3 July 11 – August 22 (6 weeks)
Double Room w/Kitchen | |
Initial Payment | $ 50.00 |
July 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
August 10 Housing Payment | $ 683.00 |
Total Housing for 6 weeks | $1,416.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I decide not to live on campus? Log into the StarRez Student Housing Portal at www.csun.edu/housing and go to the Forms link to access the Request for Release from Student Housing License Agreement Form.
What if I have Financial Aid? If you receive an award letter for Summer Session of $3,500 or more, you may submit a copy of your financial aid award letter in place of the first payment.
What if I did not receive the Financial Aid award I anticipated? You are responsible for the balance of the housing payments and any other charge on your CSUN student account that is not covered and paid by your financial aid disbursements.
How do I make a payment? There are three ways to make a payment to your CSUN Student Account: (1) You can make payments online at myNorthridge Portal account located at www.csun.edu, (2) Mail to University Cash Services, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8214 or (3) Pay in person at the cashier in the Bayramian Hall building on campus. You can find more information at the University Cash Services web page located at www.csun.edu/stufin/.
How will I receive messages from Housing? Our primary method of communication is your CSUN email. It is your responsibility to make sure your mailbox is not over quota or full, so you don’t miss important information from Student Housing, including notices from the mailroom when you receive packages.
What can Housing tell my parents and what can’t Housing tell my parents? There is a Federal law (FERPA) that protects student information if a student is 18 or over. We cannot release information about students living in housing to anyone. To give us permission to share protected information with anyone of your choosing you will need to fill out the Student Authorization to Release Information form located on the Student Housing website.
Additional Information
Meal plan
If you select or are placed in an apartment without a kitchen, you are required to purchase a meal plan from The University Corporation's office.
Payments
You may mail payments to the address below:
University Cash Services
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8214
You may also pay online through the myNorthridge Portal. Payments can be made with a MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card or an e-check.