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 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) from the main campus.
KCAI Studio Apartments Costs 2026-2027
KCAI Studio Apartments offer single or double occupancy rooms, with both 9-month and extended contract options available:
Single Room – 9-Month Contract
$12,290 ($6,145/semester)
Extended contract for Single Room (cost per month after 9-month contract/up to 12 months total)
$1,366/month
Double Room – 9-Month Contract
$10,250 ($5,125/semester)
Extended contract for Double Room (cost per month after 9-month contract/up to 12 months total)
$1,140/mo
Wylie Dining Resident Meal Plans
KCAI Studio Apartment residents are required to purchase a Wylie Dining Meal Plan. Residents can choose from five available options:
14 meals/week + $62.50 Dining Dollars/semester*
$3,640 ($1,820.00 / semester)
19 meals/week + $100 Dining Dollars/semester*
$4,050 ($2,025.50 / semester)
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)
*Dining Dollars can be used at Wylie Dining or Café Nerman.
KCAI Studio Apartments Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of contracts are available for KCAI Studio Apartments?
A: KCAI Studio Apartments offer single or double occupancy rooms, with both 9-month and extended contract options available.
Q: What is included in the contract?
A: Fully-furnished studio apartment including:
- Bed frame and mattress for each resident
- 1 Dresser
- 1 Television
- 1 Closet/clothes rack
- 2 Bar top dining chairs
- Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator and freezer, 2-burner stove, microwave, and sink
- Private bathroom with bathtub/shower combo
- All utilities (water, electric, Wi-Fi, trash, and parking)
- Access to laundry room (free to use), 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: Exterior doors are accessed via student IDs. For added security, the building is equipped with interior and exterior cameras. While KCAI security is available 24/7, a security guard will be available to residents nightly from 11 PM to 7 AM.
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.
Q: What is the difference between each meal plan?
A: The 14/week and 19/week 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.