Eligibility
You are eligible to live with us if you are:
- Enrolled full or part-time as an SMU upper division (junior or higher) or graduate student.
- Please be aware that living in an SMU apartment does not satisfy SMU's residency requirement.
Contract Terms
All SMU apartments are year-long (12-month) contracts beginning July. Short-term contracts or subleasing are not permitted.
Application Process
The SMU Residence Life and Student Housing Apartments application for the 2024-2025 cycle is now available! Our apartments are only available to students that will be actively enrolled at SMU for the 2024-2025 academic year. Click the link below to complete your application and receive more information about the next steps in the process.
*Only availability remaining is in Hilltop Heights. Hillcrest Manor, Red Door, and Fourplex are full for the 2024-2025 leasing cycle (as of May 2024).
Off Campus Apartment Resource Link
Residence Life and Student Housing does not currently have any partnerships or provide endorsement for any surrounding housing options. The properties listed on this link are neither affiliated with South Methodist University (SMU), nor are they designated SMU housing. The lists are provided solely as a convenience to SMU students. Individuals are strongly advised to thoroughly investigate and inspect any property before making final arrangements. Before you rent, it is a good idea to research the safety record of the apartment complex and/or neighborhood. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise their own good judgment when evaluating prospective rental units and property owners.