Sample listing Group-friendly
- 2BR · 3BR · 4BR
- Furnished
- Near TRAX
- Parking
- Study lounge
- Fitness center
- Bike storage
Sample rent / person
from $925/mo
Individual (by the bed)
First market · Pre-launch
Student housing near the University of Utah.
A large research university on the east bench of Salt Lake City, served by TRAX light rail, with a growing supply of purpose-built student housing.
Neighborhoods
Where students live near The U
A general orientation. Every group’s trade-offs between price, space, and commute are different.
University / Federal Heights
Older homes and small multiplexes directly west and north of campus.
Good for: Walking to class, house-style groups
East Central & 9th and 9th
Tree-lined blocks with cafés and local shops between downtown and campus.
Good for: Walkability, mix of houses and apartments
Downtown / Central City
Newer mid-rise and purpose-built student buildings along the TRAX line.
Good for: Amenity-rich buildings, transit access
Sugar House
A lively district southeast of campus with retail, parks, and newer apartments.
Good for: Groups with a car or bike, more space
The Avenues
Hillside neighborhood north of downtown with character homes and duplexes.
Good for: Quieter streets, upper-year students
Housing
Places for groups
These are sample listings that preview the format. They are not available units. Real listings appear only after a property approves them.
Sample listing Group-friendly
- 3BR · 4BR
- Unfurnished
- Parking
- Private garage
- Yard
- In-unit laundry
Sample rent / person
from $780/mo
Joint (by the unit)
Sample listing Group-friendly
- 2BR · 4BR
- Optional
- Roommate matching
- Study rooms
- Package lockers
Sample rent / person
from $1,040/mo
Individual (by the bed)
Getting around
Transit & commuting
TRAX light rail
The Red Line runs along 400 South and serves the university with multiple campus stops.
UTA bus
Frequent routes connect campus with downtown, Sugar House, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Campus shuttles
University-operated shuttles circulate between campus areas and nearby transit.
Student transit pass
The U has historically offered eligible students a UTA transit pass. Confirm current eligibility with the university.
Timing
A typical leasing year
Sep – Nov
Form your group
Most groups decide who they want to live with in the fall semester, a year ahead of move-in.
Oct – Jan
Tour and compare
Purpose-built student properties typically open pre-leasing for the next academic year.
Nov – Mar
Apply and sign
Popular floor plans can fill early. Guarantors and deposits are usually due at signing.
Aug
Move in
Most student leases start in mid-August, aligned with the fall semester.
Timing varies by property and year. Always confirm dates with the leasing office.
Looking near The U?
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