How it actually works
The formal requirement is two years in university housing, but the large majority of undergrads — juniors and seniors included — live in UD-owned houses and apartments in the South Student Neighborhood all four years, assigned through UD housing at UD rates. Those houses come furnished.
The true private market is small: a handful of adjacent operators like Irving Commons ($2,300–$4,000/person/semester for 2026–27) and landlord houses (Tays UD Rentals and similar) compete on price against UD's own inventory.
Housing students actually use
| Option | Distance | Units | Furnished? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UD-owned neighborhood houses South Student Neighborhood | 0–3 blocks | 3–6BR houses via UD housing | Furnished | udayton.edu |
| Campus South Irving Ave | Campus edge | Apartments (UD inventory) | Furnished | udayton.edu |
| Irving Commons Irving Ave | Adjacent | Flats + 2BR townhouses | Private, per-semester | irvingcommonsud.com |
| Private landlord houses Around the neighborhood | Walkable | Whole houses | Varies | udrentalhomes.com |
Details compiled from UD housing pages and property sites, August 2026. Verify everything with UD housing or the property.
What you'll need
UD houses come furnished — use the checklist's furnished filter and focus on bedding, kitchen, and bath. Private houses vary.
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