The Republic is a privately owned and professionally managed community. Click here for more information about the management and ownership.

You can select your roommate(s), or you can apply on your own and we can match you with other students. Applicants answer a short list of lifestyle questions to help in the matching process.

Instead of requiring all roommates to sign a joint lease, each person at The Republic has their own individual contract, with one person per bedroom. This means you are only responsible for paying for yourself — not your roommates. Even if a roommate moves out or other bedrooms in your cottage are empty, you only pay the rate for your bedroom.

Each resident at The Republic pays a flat rate that includes:

Yes. All cottages at The Republic feature a private “in-suite” bathroom for each bedroom. Select cottages also feature an additional 1/2 bath.

Yes, all cottages at The Republic include a furniture package including a full-size bed, dresser, desk and chair in each bedroom, a sofa and armchair, coffee table and entertainment stand in each living room. Plus, all residences also include a dining table and chairs and/or counter stools. To see a sample of the furniture and other finishes, please visit our model residences.

The cottages range from approximately 1,395 square feet (2 bedroom) to 2,362 square feet (5 bedroom). Select cottages also feature large walk-in closets.

Within 7 days after a Housing Agreement is signed, each resident is required to do one of two things: provide a qualifying guarantor (often a parent), or pre-pay the final 2 installments.

The standard term is August 18, 2023 to July 27, 2024, with payments made in 12 equal installments. Limited alternate dates may be available; please inquire with our staff. Click here for a sample agreement.

Yes. Residents can pay online 24 hours per day, by credit card or ACH electronic checking. The Republic also offers automatic payment by either credit card or checking account — just fill out one page, one time and payments will be made automatically. Convenience fees apply for credit card and debit card payments.

Your living costs at The Republic can be covered by financial aid, just like on-campus housing. Any available financial aid funds, after university charges are satisfied, are released to the student for non-institutional expenses, such as off-campus housing. These funds can be used to pay charges at The Republic. Normal payment deadlines will continue to apply.

Most of the residents at The Republic are students at Texas Tech. The per person contracts are also designed with students in mind; nonetheless, The Republic is an Equal Opportunity housing provider and welcomes applications from non-students. Family members are welcome as well, subject to occupancy limits. Because of the need to match student cottage-mates, non-students must apply together with enough cottage-mates to fill the desired cottage.

The Republic offers electronic controlled access to each cottage, plus locking bedroom doors. Each cottages offers a security system; monitoring can be arranged by residents. Entrance gates to the community are generally closed at night and can be opened for residents and guests to enter. Community courtesy patrols are provided at select times, plus security cameras are located in numerous areas. Management staff are also on-site 24×7 and can be reached by a 24-hour phone number.

The Republic is a pet-friendly community in select cottages, with restrictions on animals and breeds. All indoor and adjacent areas of The Republic are smoke-free. Guests are welcome at all times, subject to the consent of cottage-mates and security considerations. Overnight guests are welcome, with limits on the number of days and guests. Guest parking is limited.

The Republic offers free parking for all residents, with optional reserved covered parking available. Limited free guest parking is available as well.

The Citibus “North Indiana” shuttle route stops right in front of The Republic every 9 minutes when school is in session, 7am to 7pm. Texas Tech is just minutes away.

Yes. Please request an appointment for a personal tour, or just stop by to see us and we’ll be happy to show you the community.