Bates Residence is a co-ed furnished apartment style building that houses up to 506 students in a given year. Across 6 floors, the different room styles are 2 students in a one bedroom apartment, 4 students in a four bedroom apartment, and 6 students in a six bedroom apartment. Each apartment includes a kitchen, bathroom, and living area and is equipped with a stove, fridge (2 for 6 bedroom apartments), dining table with chairs, a couch/loveseat, chairs, shower, toilet, and sink.

Bates has a games room, study space,  and laundry facilities, all located in the basement. This is building is serviced by 2 elevators and is located in the West Quad.