Fee Guide The 500

Welcome to The 500! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

Initial Costs

These fees are typically due at the time of move-in or as part of the initial leasing process
Application Fee Application Fee
$0-75/per applicant
65.05
Admin Fee Admin Fee
$50-$300/per unit
399
Pet Fees Pet Fees
$50-$300/per pet and/or unit
50
Pet Deposit Pet Deposit
$0-$500/per pet and/or unit
450
Utility Billing Fee Utility Billing Fee
$0-$50/one-time at move-in
7.00

Monthly Fixed and Variable Costs

These are recurring fees that will be part of your regular payments each month. Some may be paid with rent while others could be paid directly to the utility provider or outside third party
Internet Internet
Based on usage
90
Pet Rent/Fee Pet Rent/Fee
(If applicable, per pet)
50
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance)
$12-15/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy
14
Note: Some regular, required monthly charges such as utilities may be based upon actual usage and/or seasonal variable rates and will vary from month to month.

How to Budget Your Monthly Costs

To calculate your estimated monthly cost, simply:

  1. Add your Base Rent to the required fees listed above.
  2. Choose any Optional Costs that you may wish to add.
  3. The total will be your monthly fixed cost.

Note: Some charges vary and are not a fixed amount.

Online Payment Options

eCheck/ACH eCheck/ACH
$1.99 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
3.25% - Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
Certified Payments Certified Payments
$3.99 Per Transaction
(Domuso Certified)
MoneyGram MoneyGram
$3.95 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Avoidable Fees

Short Term Rental Fee Short Term Rental Fee
$100-$500/Month
150