Housing Contracts and Rates
Graduate Contracts
- 2024-2025 Graduate Student Dormitory License Contract (PDF)
- 2025-2026 Contract Coming Soon
Graduate Housing Lottery Rates
- Rates are effective September 1 - August 31.
- Rates are priced per bed at the contract rate.
- Graduate student residents are billed monthly to their student Bursar's account for rent and any additional fees.
Catalina Apartments Monthly Rates
| Type of Housing | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Four-bedroom Quad - Furnished | $750 per bed | $790 per bed |
| Two-bedroom Double - Furnished | $895 per bed | $940 per bed |
| One-bedroom Single - Furnished | $1,510 per bed | $1,585 per bed |
Additional Monthly Utilities and Fees
Gas and Power
Due to the increase in the utility companies usage rates please be mindful of your usage as it will be reflected in your bill.
- Four-Bedroom Quad: approximately $100 per person
- Two-Bedroom Double: approximately $110 to $150 per person
- One-Bedroom Single: approximately $120 to $160
Internet Connection
- $20 a month
Bills are sent to the Bursar's Office. For a further explanation of how you will be charged, read our Housing Utility Charges page.
Telephone and cable television costs are not included but may be set up and paid to local providers by resident(s) directly.
Off-Campus Housing Monthly Rates
Locations of off-campus housing bed spaces are not a set number and can change from year to year, depending on other Institute needs. All off-campus housing is Caltech-owned and located within walking distance of campus.
The designated off-campus housing includes:
- Eight furnished studio apartments at 250 & 252 S Catalina Ave
- 19 unfurnished one-bedroom apartments at 180 & 188 S Catalina Ave
- 10 unfurnished two-bedroom apartments at 229 S Wilson Ave
| Type of Housing | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Apt. Single - Furnished | $1,140 per apt | $1,195 per apt |
| One-bedroom Apt. - Unfurnished | $1,250 per apt | $1,315 per apt |
| Two-bedroom Apt. - Unfurnished | $1,680 per apt | $1,765 per apt |
Additional Monthly Utilities and Fees
Due to the increase in the utility companies usage rates please be mindful of your usage as it will be reflected in your bill.
- Two-Bedroom Apartment: approximately $160 to $210
- One-Bedroom Apartment: approximately $120 to $160
- Studio Apartment: approximately $120 to $160
Bills are sent to the Bursar's Office. For a further explanation of how you will be charged, read our Housing Utility Charges page.
Telephone, internet connection, and cable television costs are not included but may be set up and paid to local providers by resident(s) directly.