Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Housing

In the post-Katrina housing market there is good news and bad news. The good news is there is available housing suitable for students within walking distance of the law school and within a short driving distance. We are not experiencing a housing shortage in the student housing market. The bad news is that the average rents have increased; expect to pay on the average at least $850 for a one bedroom apartment and at least $1400 for a two bedroom apartment in the university area. You can find lower rents in the university area but the quality is not always consistent.

On-Line Apartment Listings

To view online apartment listings click here. You will find ads listed by landlords who are specifically looking for law student tenants and links to other online resources such as rental ads in our local papers, apartment complexes and local realtors.

On-Campus Housing

Cabra Hall,  located on the Broadway campus of Loyola, houses upperclass, graduate, and law school men and women.  This five-story facility can house a maximum of 220 students.  Each suite houses eight students in double rooms with a shared bath, living room, multi-purpose room, and an individual heating and air-conditioning  control.  Each room is furnished with two closets, two single beds, two chests of drawers, two desks, bulletin boards, and local telephone service.  Mail boxes, laundry facilities, study lounges, the television lounge, a community kitchen, and a sundeck are located within the residence hall.

All dorm rooms in Cabra Hall are being offered to students as single occupancy. The entire 5th floor is for law students only. There are no accommodations for married students on campus. All students in the university-owned residence hall are subject to the housing policies, which are promulgated in the Loyola Student Handbook.

The cost for the 2007-2008 academic year for single occupancy is $3112 per semester. There is also a $30 Residence Council Fee per semester. Charges for room and board are due on a semester basis. Room rent is billed along with tuition and fees.

If you are interested in living at Cabra you must complete a housing contract and submit a $100 Room Guarantee Deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and can be applied to the rent. The housing contract can be accessed online at www.loyno.edu/reslife. Housing contracts are for a full academic year (fall and spring semesters). A significant financial penalty is assessed for breaking the contract.

Also required is proof that you have adequate accident/sickness insurance coverage. Students without their own personal coverage will be required to enroll in the university-sponsored accident/sickness insurance plan.

For further information about Cabra Hall call Residential Life at 504-865-3735.