ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Board of Regents, at its Feb. 18 meeting, approved an average rate increase of 2.3 percent for residence halls and apartments for next year.

The basic rate for a double room in the traditional residence halls, now $5,488 for two terms, will be $5,614. Other rates will range from $2,240 (now $2,190) for a room-only converted triple unit in a non-traditional hall to $6,674 (now $6,524) for a single room in the traditional halls. Rates in the traditional halls include room and 13 meals per week.

New rates for student tenants in apartments, effective