Laundry is one of the first problems you solve when you move off campus. Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State) enrolls over 12,000 students. Many live off campus in apartments across St. George. Most of those apartments have washer and dryer hookups but do not include the machines.
You have three options: campus laundry, a laundromat, or your own machines. Here is what each one costs on a student budget.
On-Campus Laundry at Utah Tech University
Campus dorms have shared laundry rooms with coin-operated machines. A wash cycle costs $1.50 to $2.00. A dryer cycle costs $1.50 to $2.00. One full load runs $3 to $4 total.
The average student does 2 to 3 loads per week. That is $24 to $48 per month in coins. The real cost is time. Campus laundry rooms are busiest on Sunday evenings and weekday nights. A single load takes 90 minutes start to finish. Three loads can take an entire evening.
If you live off campus, campus laundry is not realistic. You drive to campus, haul bags in, wait, then drive home. That turns a chore into a 2 to 3 hour trip.
Laundromats in St. George
St. George has several laundromats. A wash cycle costs $2.50 to $4.00. A dryer cycle costs $1.50 to $3.00. One full load runs $4 to $7 total.
At 2 to 3 loads per week, a student spends $32 to $84 per month. Gas adds $8 to $16 per month in fuel. Total monthly cost: $40 to $100.
Each laundromat trip takes 1 to 2 hours. That is 4 to 8 hours per month sitting in a laundromat instead of studying or working. For a student carrying 15 credit hours and a part-time job, those hours matter.
Renting a Washer and Dryer Off Campus
DryAndWashRent delivers and installs a washer and dryer in your apartment for $60 per month. Installation costs $39.99 one time. No long-term contract. Month-to-month rental.
Split that $60 with a roommate and you each pay $30 per month. That is $1 per day. Two roommates splitting the cost pay $20 each.
Compare that to the laundromat. You spend $40 to $100 per month there anyway. Renting costs the same or less, and you never leave your apartment.
Cost Comparison for Students
Here is what each option costs per semester, based on a 4-month term and 2 to 3 loads per week.
Campus laundry: $96 to $192 per semester. Plus time spent waiting for machines and hauling clothes back and forth.
Laundromat: $160 to $400 per semester including gas. Plus 16 to 32 hours in travel and wait time.
Washer and dryer rental: $60 per month plus $39.99 installation. First semester total: $279.99. After that, $240 per semester. Split with a roommate: $139.99 first semester, $120 after.
Renting is cheaper than the laundromat for most students. It costs slightly more than campus laundry in dollars but saves hours every month.
Month-to-Month Rental Fits a Student Schedule
Students move often. You switch apartments between semesters. You leave for summer. You graduate and relocate. Buying machines does not make sense when your living situation changes every 8 to 12 months.
A washer and dryer set costs $1,200 to $1,800 to buy. Selling used machines recovers 30 to 50 cents on the dollar. Moving them costs $150 to $300. For a student planning to move in a year, buying is the most expensive option.
Month-to-month rental solves this. When your lease ends, call (435) 767-7225 and schedule a pickup. DryAndWashRent removes the machines. No resale, no moving costs, no summer storage. There is no credit check and no approval process based on your credit score. You cancel whenever you want.
Do Laundry While You Study
You throw in a load before you sit down to study. You switch it to the dryer during a break. You fold while watching a lecture recording. The laundry fits around your schedule instead of consuming your evening.
A student doing 3 loads per week at a laundromat spends 6 hours per month on laundry trips. That is 24 hours per semester. You get those hours back when the machines are 10 steps from your desk.
Late-night laundry works too. Run a load at midnight if that is when you are free. No laundromat hours. No shared laundry room curfew. Your machines, your schedule.
Professional Installation and Maintenance
A technician delivers both machines, connects the water lines, and tests everything. The process takes about 30 minutes. Your apartment needs standard hookups. Most off-campus student apartments in St. George have them.
Maintenance is included. If a machine breaks, DryAndWashRent repairs or replaces it at no extra cost. No hunting for a repair technician. No surprise bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does laundry cost for college students?
Campus laundry costs $3 to $4 per load, or $24 to $48 per month. Laundromats cost $4 to $7 per load plus gas, totaling $40 to $100 per month. Renting a washer and dryer from DryAndWashRent costs $60 per month for both machines. Split with a roommate, that drops to $30 each. Over a semester, rental is cheaper than laundromat use for most students.
Can college students rent a washer and dryer?
Yes. DryAndWashRent rents washer and dryer sets to students in St. George for $60 per month with no credit check and no long-term contract. You need hookups in your apartment. Installation is $39.99 one time. The rental is month-to-month, so you return the machines when your lease ends. Call (435) 767-7225 to schedule.
What is the cheapest way to do laundry off campus?
Campus laundry costs the least per load at $3 to $4 but requires travel if you live off campus. Renting a washer and dryer at $60 per month costs $1 to $2 per load for 2 to 3 loads per week. Split with a roommate at $30 each, it drops below $1 per load. That is cheaper than any laundromat and saves 6 or more hours per month.
Ready to rent a washer and dryer in St. George? Fill out our quick form or call (435) 767-7225.