University Heights

What University Heights does

University Heights is a purpose-built student housing community located in College Station, Texas, approximately eight minutes from the Texas A&M University campus and on the university bus route. Founded in 2005, the property is owned and operated under The Arena Group, a private residential property management company. The community serves Texas A&M undergraduates with custom-built single-family homes and townhomes configured for shared occupancy, offering individual bedroom leases with private bedrooms and private bathrooms. The portfolio comprises five floor plans: 3x3 and 4x4.5 townhomes (currently sold out), a 4x3 house at $730/month per bedroom, a 4x4 house at $740/month per bedroom, and a 4x4 townhome at $670/month per bedroom. On-site amenities include a pool, basketball court, pickleball court, dog park, and a catch-and-release pond.

The go-to-market relies on Instagram and Facebook campaigns, on-campus promotional activities, and a VIP waitlist for the 2026-2027 academic year. Operationally, the property runs on a standard property management technology stack: AppFolio for property management, Property Meld for maintenance, RentCheck for resident rent reporting, Optimum for internet, PetScreening and Obligo for tenant screening and deposit alternatives, Flex for payment plans, Piñata for resident engagement, Blue Moon for operations, and Calendly for scheduling. The company is small, with 1–10 employees, and operates exclusively from a single College Station location.

Beyond the core rental operation, the business has extended into two adjacent revenue lines: third-party property management services for outside homeowners, and a home sales and real estate investment offering for prospective buyers and investors. The company also operates under the EOS Worldwide management framework and has partnered with Stone Co. Climbing gym for a lifestyle amenity. No AI/ML capabilities, funding rounds, or geographic expansion beyond the single College Station site are disclosed.

Name

University Heights

Legal name

University Heights

Website

https://universityheightscs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

University Heights is a student housing community in College Station, Texas, serving Texas A&M University students with custom-built homes and townhomes available on individual bedroom leases from $670 to $740 per bedroom per month.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAJAC

Off-Campus Student Rentals (Scattered-Site/Single-Family) Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Student Housing Property Management

SECONDARYBPAJAFAF

Student Housing Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYTHAMAFAH

Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Extended-Stay & Monthly Short-Term Housing

Keywords

• Student housing
• Residential leasing
• Property management
• Townhome rentals
• Individual lease housing

Headquarters

HQ city

College Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Leasing: Monthly rental income from individual bedroom leases in houses and townhomes. Each resident leases a private bedroom with private bathroom. Rent includes internet, lawn maintenance, and amenity access. Residents pay separately for utilities (managed in-house).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

University Heights leases custom-built student housing — five floor plans of 3- and 4-bedroom houses and townhomes ranging from 1,514 to 1,974 sq ft — near Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Each resident signs an individual bedroom lease with private bedroom and private bathroom, and rent bundles internet, basic cable, and lawn care. The company also operates a property management arm for homeowner-investors and a home sales service for buyers purchasing units in the neighborhood.

Product overview

University Heights is a single-location student housing community offering five distinct floor plans: 3x3 Townhome, 4x3 House, 4x4 House, 4x4 Townhome, and 4x4.5 Luxury Townhome. All units feature individual bedroom leasing (private bedrooms with private bathrooms), 2-car garages, in-unit washer/dryer, granite countertops, and included utilities (internet, lawn care, cable). The company also provides property management services for investors and sells homes in the neighborhood. Amenities include a pool, fitness facilities through Stone Co. partnership, sports courts, and pet-friendly spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3x3 Townhome 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome with 1,514 sq ft, available under individual bedroom lease structure with private bedrooms and private bathrooms. Includes 2-car garage, covered back porch, and in-unit washer/dryer. Currently sold out for the upcoming leasing cycle.
• 4x3 House 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with 1,782 sq ft, leased on individual bedroom leases starting at $730/month (original $780/month). Features private bedrooms with private bathrooms, granite countertops, and a 2-car garage.
• 4x4 House 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house with 1,817 sq ft, leased on individual bedroom leases starting at $740/month (original $790/month). Features private bedrooms with bathrooms, granite countertops, and a 2-car garage.
• 4x4 Townhome 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom townhome with 1,867 sq ft, leased on individual bedroom leases starting at $670/month (original $720/month). Features private bedrooms with bathrooms, granite countertops, and a 2-car garage.
• 4x4.5 Luxury Townhome 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom luxury townhome with 1,974 sq ft. Premium features include a large kitchen island, farmhouse sink, and covered front and back patio. Currently sold out for the upcoming leasing cycle.
• Property Management Services Hands-off property management service for homeowner-investors, including model home tours, tenant screening and placement, lease signing, regular maintenance, full-service accounting, annual property turns, and resident communication. Includes a lease guarantee (pre-leased by August 1 or fees waived), 90-day money-back guarantee, and new owner transfer guarantee.
• Home Sales & Investments Real estate sales and investment service for purchasing homes in the University Heights neighborhood. Offers townhome, house, and luxury townhome options for buyers working with realtors or seeking purchasing alternatives.
• Community Amenities Shared community amenities for residents, including swimming pool, catch and release pond, basketball court, pickleball court, dog park, and access to the Texas A&M Bus Route. Includes a $45/month Stone Co. Climbing gym membership partnership with fitness center, bouldering walls, 16 weekly yoga classes, 1 guest pass per month, discounts on rentals and merch, and members-only events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individual leases mean residents don't cover roommate's share if they transfer or move out

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stone Co. ClimbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal gym partnership offering University Heights residents exclusive access to affordable all-inclusive gym membership for $45/month. Includes fitness center, bouldering walls, 16 weekly yoga classes, 1 guest pass per month, discounts on rentals & merch, and members-only events.
• AppFoliocoreTechnology or IntegrationProperty management software platform used for online leasing applications, lease signing, rent payments, and resident portal access.
• Property MeldcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaintenance request platform where residents submit work orders for issues inside their units (AC, heat, appliances, plumbing).
• OptimumcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternet and cable service provider. Modem provided in unit closet; residents call to provision. Basic cable and internet included in rent.
• ObligocoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity deposit alternative service. Residents pay 12-30% of deposit amount annually instead of 1.5x rent upfront. Obligo covers charges at move-out and collects from resident.
• Blue MooncoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic lease signing platform. Residents receive lease via email from Blue Moon and have 72 hours to sign.
• PiñataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResident rewards program. Residents earn gift cards and savings by paying rent on time. Points redeemable for discounts and virtual gift cards.
• RentCheckcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital inspection platform for move-in and move-out documentation. Creates timestamped photographic record of unit condition to protect both residents and management.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Campus Communities: American Campus Communities (now part of Blackstone) is one of the largest publicly-traded student housing REITs, owning and managing on- and off-campus student housing communities. It is a broad incumbent serving similar university tenants with on-site amenities, but at investment-grade scale and with purpose-built product.
• Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions: Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions develops, finances, and manages student housing projects for universities. It is a broad incumbent serving the same end-customer (university students) through public-private partnerships and on-campus housing developments, but at much larger institutional scale.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Greystar is the largest student housing operator globally, managing hundreds of thousands of beds across US university towns. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping student housing management services, but operates at vastly larger scale and across many markets rather than a single community.

Direct peers

• Cardinal Group Companies: Cardinal Group is a national student and multifamily housing management company operating communities near major universities with individual bedroom leases and amenity packages similar to University Heights. It is a direct peer in business model, customer segment, and service offering.
• Aspen Heights College Station: Aspen Heights operates a purpose-built student housing community directly serving Texas A&M University students in College Station — the same primary customer base and geography as University Heights, making it the closest direct local competitor.
• The Scion Group: The Scion Group is a national student housing management and development firm that operates off-campus student communities similar to University Heights, including individual lease structures, private bedrooms, and amenitized properties near major US universities. It is a direct peer in business model and customer base.
• Campus Living Villages: Campus Living Villages manages student housing communities across multiple US universities, focusing on off-campus apartments and townhome-style student rentals with individual leases. Comparable in target customer (university students) and operational model (managed off-campus communities).
• Northpoint Crossing: Northpoint Crossing is a large purpose-built student housing community near Texas A&M University in College Station, providing off-campus apartments and townhomes to Aggie students. It is a direct local competitor with overlapping customer base and similar rental housing format.
• The Cottages of College Station: The Cottages of College Station is an off-campus student housing community near Texas A&M University offering cottage-style and townhome rentals to students. Directly comparable in target customer (Texas A&M students), geography (College Station), and product format (off-campus rental homes).
• The Standard at College Station: The Standard at College Station is a student-oriented housing community near Texas A&M serving the same Aggie student demographic with off-campus apartment and townhome rentals. It is a direct local competitor in both target customer and College Station geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/universityheights
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityheights_cs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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