Fees at Rambler ATX: Full Breakdown of Monthly and One-Time Costs

As a student at UT Austin, I know how much cost matters when you’re choosing where to live. At the Rambler leasing office, we hear the same questions every week. How much do I pay right now? How much at move-in? How much each month?

This guide answers all three. It covers every fee you’ll pay when you lease at Rambler, what each one is for and when it’s due.

Check out our full fee guide for a quick summary.

What Are the Monthly Fees at Rambler?

Recurring charges at Rambler fall into three groups: your monthly installment, required monthly fees and usage-based utilities billed separately.

Monthly Installment

Your lease is a total amount divided into 12 equal monthly installments. Your installment depends on your floorplan and room type. Installments are due by the 1st of each month and are considered late on the 4th. You can pay through your resident portal by debit or credit card, e-check, or by bringing a check or money order to the leasing office.

Your installment includes premium Wi-Fi, full furniture, a full-size washer and dryer, and a wall-mounted smart TV.

Unit Premiums

Some bedrooms and units carry a monthly premium, which is built into your installment:

Read Next: Monthly Installments vs. Rent Payments

Required Monthly Fees

Trash Fee

A $5 monthly fee covers trash service for your unit.

Renter’s Insurance or Risk Mitigation Program

All Rambler residents are required to have renter’s insurance coverage. You can meet this in one of two ways:

• Provide proof of third-party renter’s insurance with at least $100,000 in liability coverage. A personal policy can also cover your belongings, like your laptop, clothes and bike.
• Enroll in Rambler’s Risk Mitigation Program for $15/month. This protects Rambler’s property only and does not cover your personal belongings.

If you don’t provide proof of qualifying third-party insurance, you’ll be enrolled in the Risk Mitigation Program automatically.

Read Next: Renter’s Insurance vs. Liability Waiver Programs

Rent Reporting

Rambler residents are automatically enrolled in Boom rent reporting for $8.95/month, billed with your installment. Boom reports your on-time payments to Experian, TransUnion and Equifax, which can help you build credit without opening a credit card.

Not interested? You can opt out and remove the fee in the Boom app. Once you opt out, you stay opted out, even if you renew.

Situational Monthly Fees

These only apply if they fit your lease:

• Double occupancy: $200/month, available in studio and one-bedroom floorplans.
• Homebody Guaranty (HBG): $80/month. Full-time students who can’t provide a qualifying guarantor or prepay two installments can enroll in HBG, which acts as your guarantor. You can’t enroll within 60 days of move-in.

Read Next: What Is a Guarantor? Do I Need One?

Usage-Based Utilities

Electricity, water and wastewater are submetered and billed monthly by a third-party utility billing company based on your individual usage. Your utilities are set up before move-in, so there’s nothing to do on your end. Utilities typically run around $15 to $40 per person, per month, depending on your floorplan and usage.

Read Next: How Much Do Utilities Cost at a West Campus Apartment?

One-Time Fees

Some one-time fees are due when you apply. Others are due at move-in.

Due at Application

Application Fee. This $75 non-refundable fee covers background checks for you and one guarantor. It’s due when you submit your application.

Due at Move-In

These fees are available to pay as soon as you sign your lease, but aren’t due until move-in.

Admin Fee. This $200 non-refundable fee covers billing, bill auditing and administrative costs for your lease term.

Security Deposit. This $200 deposit is refundable at the end of your lease, minus any charges for damage.

Utility Admin Fee. This $79.20 non-refundable fee covers utility billing setup each lease term. If you renew, it’s added to your August installment instead.

Pet Fee. If you’re bringing a pet, a $350 non-refundable pet fee is due at move-in.

Optional Fees

Parking

Rambler’s on-site garage offers standard and tandem parking, from $250 to $400 per month. Tandem spots park two cars in a single line, so they cost less but take some coordination. Pricing is tiered and rises as spots sell, so leasing early gets you the best rate.

Read Next: Ultimate Guide to Parking in West Campus

Pet Rent

Pet rent is $35/month, per pet. Some breed restrictions apply.

Summary of All Rambler Fees

Knowing your costs up front makes budgeting a lot easier. If you still have questions about fees or living at Rambler, contact our leasing team. We’re happy to help.

All listed rates current as of 10/2026. All rates are subject to change.