Students standing and talking with one another

Hillcrest Hall

Traditional Residence Hall

West neighborhood

823 students live here

Opened in 1939

Hillcrest Residence Hall is home to 823 residents and is located on the west side of campus.

Hillcrest hall hosts Hillcrest Market Place and Grand Avenue Market. This hall also has a variety of lounge/study spaces, a fitness center, and is adjacent to the health sciences part of campus.

This hall is undergoing phased renovations to improve student rooms, bathrooms, and hall lounges. Sections undergoing construction will be closed off from student access. Renovations completed for the 2023-24 academic year will be in the south and west wings. All rooms occupied during the 2023-24 academic year have completed updates. Students assigned to the east wing will have limited elevator access after move in.

Who lives here?

Co-ed
Honors students
First-year students
Returning students
Transfer students

Student sitting a couch and talking with one another

Student sitting a couch and reading a book

Student sitting in lofted beds and talking with one another

Physical address

25 Byington Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-9170

Mailing address

[Your name]
100 Hillcrest Hall, Room #
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242

Front desk

7 a.m-2 a.m. / 7 days a week

Dining menu

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Getting around

There are several ways to get around campus, the Iowa City area and even get out of town. University of Iowa Parking and Transportation provides more information about Cambus, parking, bikes, ridesharing, safe rides and more.

Walk to IMU: 10 minutes
Walk to Kinnick Stadium: 9 minutes
Walk to downtown: 15 minutes
Cambus: Blue, Red and Interdorm arrive every 10-12 minutes during business hours

Bus stops

Rienow Hall (2080)

Slater Hall (2081)

Cable TV jack (TV and cord not provided)
Closet
Desk and chair
Drawer space
Ethernet internet jack (cord not provided)
Pre-lofted beds
Recycling containers
Telephone jack (phone and cord not provided)
Window curtains

2023–24 rates

Single (with air)
Per semester - $4,984.50

Double (with air)
Per semester - $3,848.00

Double (with air and bath)
Per semester - $4,769.00

Triple (with air)
Per Semester - $3,251.50

Floor plans and 3D view

One room is occupied by one resident. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical single room. Please note, room layout and size may vary.

One room is occupied by two residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical double room. Please note, room layout and size may vary.

One bedroom is occupied by three residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical triple room. Please note, room layout and size may vary.

Restroom types

This hall has community-style, single-user and private restroom types.

Community-style

This is a larger restroom on single-gendered floors. These restrooms accommodate approximately 16-20 students at a time. As you enter the restroom, you will see a line of sinks, a row of stalls with latching doors (for toilets), and a separate row of stalls for showers offering plenty of privacy.

Single-user

A single-user restroom is a restroom that is designed for one person at a time. As you enter the restroom, you will see a sink, a toilet and a shower for your use, all behind a locking door. Single-user restrooms are open to residents of any gender.

Private

A private restroom has a bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower behind a closed door. This bathroom is used only by the residents of the room and they are responsible for cleaning.