10 Cheapest Off-Campus Apartments Near BYU-Idaho in Rexburg
Rexburg’s cheapest BYU-Idaho approved apartments start around $915 per semester at Delta Phi for men, with the next tier of co-ed buildings running $995 to $1,190 per semester. If you’re a student picking a contract under $1,200/sem, your shortlist is short — and that’s actually a good thing.
Key Takeaways
- Delta Phi Apartments lands at the bottom of the price ladder: roughly $915 per semester for men’s contracts.
- Sunrise Village ($995/sem) and American Avenue ($1,125/sem) are the cheapest co-ed buildings on the BYU-Idaho approved list.
- The Pines runs $1,145 to $1,190 per semester on Find My Place — basically the lowest-priced FMP-listed property in town.
- Past $1,200/sem, you’re paying for newer construction (The Colonial House, Abri, The Landing) or location upgrades.
- Rent specials matter. The Gates was offering $100 off first-semester rent for 24-hour signers as of this writing.
- Semester pricing is standard at BYU-I — most contracts run a single 4-month track, not a calendar year.
1. Delta Phi Apartments — $915/sem (Men’s)
Delta Phi sits next to the BYU-Idaho Center and is the cheapest BYU-I approved option I could verify for the 2026 school year. It’s men’s-only, so the pool of who you’d live with is narrower, and the building leans no-frills — basic kitchens, shared bathrooms, the usual. If you’re a guy who just needs a bed within walking distance of campus and doesn’t care about a hot tub, this is the call. Pricing is roughly $915 per semester per bed, which is hard to beat.
2. Sunrise Village Apartments — $995/sem
Sunrise Village is the cheapest co-ed approved housing in Rexburg I can find — about $995 per semester. The buildings aren’t new, but they’re walkable to campus and management runs both men’s and women’s sections under one umbrella. Best for: budget-conscious freshmen and sophomores who want to clear $1,000/sem and don’t care if their building looks like it was built in 2003.
3. American Avenue Apartments — $1,125/sem
American Avenue runs about $1,125 per semester and is one of the bigger budget complexes — Hemming Village area, with men’s and women’s buildings on different streets. You’re paying maybe $130 more per semester than Sunrise for a slightly nicer building and a slightly bigger social scene. Solid if you want cheap but not dorm-bare.
4. The Pines — $1,145 to $1,190/sem
The Pines is the cheapest property on Find My Place’s Rexburg list — $1,145 per semester for a 4-person 2BR shared room, $1,190 for the 6-person 3BR layout. It carries a 4.0 student rating across verified reviews. The buildings sit in the Old University Avenue corridor, which is a 10-to-12 minute walk to most BYU-I classrooms. Best for: students who want shared-room pricing without going down to the absolute cheapest tier.
5. The Colonial House — $1,640/sem
The Colonial House is a notable jump up — $1,640 per semester for a 6-person 3BR shared-room contract. The trade-off makes sense once you visit: 4.6 student rating on Find My Place, well-kept interiors, a layout that doesn’t feel like cinderblock dorms. Best for: women who want a quiet, well-managed complex and don’t mind paying $500 more per semester than American Avenue for it.
6. Abri Apartments — $1,720 to $1,733/sem
Abri at 220 E 1st S is one of the newer complexes in Hemming Village, just steps from campus. Pricing is currently $1,720 to $1,733 per semester per bed in 6-person, 3-bed, 3-bath layouts (so each bed gets its own bathroom split with one roommate). Student reviews on Find My Place average 4.5. Best for: students who want modern finishes and walkability and have $300+ extra per semester to spend on it.
7. The Landing — $1,750/sem
The Landing prices at $1,750 per semester for the standard 6-person 3BR layout, with a 4.7 rating on Find My Place — the highest of any FMP-listed Rexburg property. You’re paying a premium for satisfaction here more than amenities. Worth checking if you’ve heard a friend rave about it; usually the people who live at The Landing are the ones who recommend it.
8. The Gates at Rexburg — $1,780 to $2,005/sem
The Gates at Rexburg runs $1,780 to $2,005 per semester depending on contract type, plus an active “tour and sign within 24 hours” promo for $100 off first-semester rent (as of this writing). It’s a 4.5-rated building with newer interiors and the standard 6-person 3-bed-3-bath floor plan. Best for: students who can move fast on a tour and want to bank the discount; the effective price after the promo can dip below The Landing.
9. The Ridge — $1,799/sem (All Private Bedrooms)
The Ridge is in a different category — every bedroom is private, no shared rooms. That’s why $1,799/sem feels like a bargain for what you get. They run discounts for re-signing residents, siblings, military, and referrals, so the effective rate often lands lower. Best for: juniors and seniors who are done sharing a bedroom and want a private door for under $1,800/sem.
10. NorthPoint Apartments — Around $1,800 to $1,900/sem
NorthPoint sits at the upper end of the “cheap” list — call it the ceiling before you cross into premium territory. Spacious units, a friendlier-than-average management team by reputation, and proximity to the BYU-I Center. If your budget tops out near $1,900/sem and you want to spend it somewhere that feels like a real apartment building rather than a dorm, NorthPoint is on the shortlist. Verify current pricing direct — it shifts each track.
How to Pick the Right Cheap Apartment in Rexburg
The cheapest contract is rarely the right contract. A $915/sem bed at Delta Phi is a steal for a guy who wants to save money and doesn’t care about the social scene; for someone who wants to make friends fast in a co-ed building, it’s the wrong pick at any price.
Three things matter more than the dollar number: who you’ll live with (men’s only, women’s only, or co-ed buildings differ in vibe more than amenities), how far the walk to campus is in February (Rexburg winters are real — a 5-minute walk in October becomes a slog in -10°F), and whether the contract is a single track or a year-round binding. Cross-check pricing against the BYU-Idaho official housing page and run the named buildings through Find My Place reviews before signing. Reviews tied to actual leases catch problems that property tours can’t.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the absolute cheapest BYU-Idaho approved apartment in Rexburg?
Delta Phi at roughly $915 per semester for men. For co-ed buildings, Sunrise Village at $995/sem is the floor. Anyone telling you they have a $700/sem BYU-I approved contract is either selling you a sublease or the place isn’t actually approved — verify against the BYU-Idaho Approved Housing Search Tool before signing anything.
How does semester pricing work at BYU-Idaho housing?
BYU-I runs on a track system rather than a traditional academic calendar, so most leases are quoted per semester (about 4 months) rather than monthly. A $1,200/sem rate works out to roughly $300 per month, but you sign for the full track block. If you skip a track, you can usually pause without paying — but read the contract because not every property handles it the same way.
Are cheaper Rexburg apartments worse quality?
Not necessarily. The Pines at $1,145/sem holds a 4.0 student rating on Find My Place, which puts it ahead of plenty of pricier options in other markets. What you do give up at the cheapest tier is newness — buildings under $1,000/sem tend to be older with smaller rooms and more shared bathrooms. If 4.0 stars and a 10-minute walk are fine, you’ll save a few hundred bucks a semester.
Should I sign for the cheapest place I can find?
Probably not. Save the money you save on rent for a place 5 minutes farther from campus and you’ll lose half of it on takeout because you’re too tired to walk home. The sweet spot for most BYU-I students is the $1,100 to $1,400 range — close to campus, not bare-bones, not paying for amenities you won’t use. Use the FMP Rexburg housing guide to compare buildings side by side before you commit.
