KCAI Studio Apartments
KCAI Studio Apartments, located at 4535 Main Street, provide fully furnished studio-style housing for upper-division students.
These single and double occupancy units include kitchenettes, are owned and managed by KCAI, and are a short 7-minute walk (0.3 miles) from the main campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of contracts are available and how much does it cost to live in the KCAI Studio Apartments?
A: KCAI Studio Apartments offer single or double occupancy rooms, with both 9-month and extended contract options available.
9-Month Contract:
Move-In Date of Thursday, August 2 | Move-Out Date of XX
Extended Contract:
Move-In Date of Friday, August 1 | Move-Out Date of May 31, 2026
ROOM + BOARD
KCAI Studio Apartments offer single or double occupancy rooms, with both 9-month and extended contract options available.
Single Room – 9-Month Contract
$12,050 ($6,025/semester)
Single Room – Extended Contract
$13,590 ($16,025/semester and $1,540/summer)
Double Room – 9-Month Contract
$10,050 ($5,025/semester)
Double Room – Extended Contract
$11,335 ($5,025/semester and $1,285/summer)
What is included in the contract?
Fully Furnished Apartment
Bed frame and mattress for each resident
One dresser
Television
Closet/clothes rack
2 bar top dining chairs
Kitchenette
Full-size refrigerator with freezer
2 burner stovetop
Microwave
Sink
Private bathroom with Bathtub/Shower combo
All utilities (Wi-Fi, trash, and parking)
Access to the laundry room (free usage), located on the first floor of the building
Q: Can I request a roommate?
A: Residents who select a double room can either request a specific roommate or have one assigned by KCAI.
Q: Can I live in the KCAI Studio Apartments more than one year?
A: While contracts specify designated dates, the apartments are available to students annually. A new contract is required each year, and assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: How is the building secured?
A: Building access for residents is managed via student IDs. For added security, the building is equipped with interior and exterior cameras. While KCAI security is available 24/7, a dedicated security guard will be stationed inside the building nightly from 11 PM to 7 AM.
Q: What should I pack?
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Meal Plan
Q: Are students who live in the KCAI Studio Apartments required to have a meal plan?
A: While a meal plan is required, students have the flexibility to choose from five available options.
45 meals + $250 Dining Dollars/semester
$1,370 ($685/semester)
75 meals + $250 Dining Dollars/semester
$1,850 ($925/semester)
115 meals + $250 Dining Dollars/semester
$2,225 ($1,125/semester)
14 meals/w + $62.50 Dining Dollars/semester
$3,640 ($1,820.00 / semester)
19 meals/w + $100 Dining Dollars/semester
$4,050 ($2,025.50 / semester)
Q: What is the difference between each meal plan?
A: The 14 and 19 meal plans provide students with 14 or 19 meals per week, respectively, for the duration of the semester. In contrast, the 45, 75, and 115 meal plans are block plans, offering a total of 45, 75, or 115 meals to be used at any point during the semester.
Q: What are dining dollars?
A: Dining Dollars are funds accepted at both Wylie Dining and Café Nerman. While many students use them for purchases at Café Nerman, Dining Dollars can also be used for entry into Wylie Dining. Students can conveniently track their Meal Plan and Dining Dollar balances in the Saavor App.