7 Best Places to Live in Provo for Students (2026)

The best places to live in Provo for students in 2026, ranked from more than 2,000 Find My Place reviews, run roughly $495 to $665 per person a month. Raintree takes the top spot on the strength of its social scene, management, and price; the Isles and the Village at South Campus lead on quality near BYU's south campus. None of these are BYU-contracted housing, but every one carries a high review rating from students who actually live there (we only counted properties with 30+ recent reviews, since that data is the most reliable).

A lot has shifted in Provo since last year, especially after the BYU housing changes that reshaped the market. Here's who has thrived under the new circumstances, straight from the people renting the beds.

Key Takeaways

• Top pick: Raintree, $530/month, best blend of social scene, responsive management, and price.
• Best quality near campus: the Isles ($665) and the Village at South Campus ($665), both a short walk to BYU's south campus.
• Cheapest of the bunch: Liberty Square and Glenwood, both $495/month per person.
• For context, BYU-contracted shared rooms run about $499 to $559 in 2026, so these reviewed picks sit right in that band or below.
• Ratings here are pulled from student reviews on social scene, management, quality, and overall, not marketing copy.

7. The Branbury ($530/month)

Social 3.7, Management 4.3, Quality 3.7, Overall 3.9. One of the biggest complexes in the area and a bit of a hidden gem among Provo housing. The apartments are older but well kept, with private and shared rooms, and the amenity list is almost comic: pool, hot tub, volleyball, tennis, basketball, pickleball, and a fitness center.

Where it stands out is management, a 4.3 from students, which is rare in this market. It's not a close walk to campus, but it gets a UVX stop and a BYU Ryde shuttle stop, so free daily rides to class aren't a problem. Best for students who want amenities and great management over a walkable address. See the Branbury reviews.

6. The Isles ($665/month)

Social 4.3, Management 4.0, Quality 4.7, Overall 4.3. The highest quality score on this list, and it shows, reviewers compare it to a courtyard hotel. It's about as close to BYU as off-campus housing gets: south campus, the duck pond, and the Smith Fieldhouse are right across the street.

Private and shared rooms come with in-unit laundry, and the community side runs a pool, hot tub, and a clubhouse with an indoor basketball court. Best for students who want resort-level quality and will pay for proximity. Check the Isles reviews.

5. Alpine Village ($610/month)

Social 3.8, Management 3.4, Quality 3.7, Overall 3.7. One of the best-known student spots in the Provo-Orem area, at 1378 N Freedom Blvd, roughly a 10-minute walk to campus. A central courtyard between the main buildings keeps the social scene busy, and the wards get high marks from residents.

You get private rooms, in-unit washer and dryer, garage parking, a fitness center, and a pool and hot tub. Best for students who want a large, social complex with a short walk to BYU. See the Alpine Village reviews.

4. Liberty Square ($495/month)

Social 4.4, Management 3.4, Quality 3.3, Overall 3.7. A long-coveted South Campus spot with a neighborhood feel and cheap private street parking, a stone's throw from class. Community pickleball, volleyball, and basketball courts plus a pool and hot tub round it out.

The social score (4.4) is the headline; tenants describe a warm, inviting crowd, and several have stayed two years running. Best for students who prioritize a social, neighborhood vibe at the lowest price tier. Read the Liberty Square reviews.

3. Glenwood ($495/month)

Social 4.0, Management 3.5, Quality 3.6, Overall 3.7. Ask anyone in Provo for the most social complex and Glenwood comes up, backed by 129 reviews. Big grass lawns for spikeball, a full sand volleyball court, a basketball court, and a pool and hot tub make it a hangout even for non-residents.

Frequent UVX stops get students to campus without paying a cent, and BYU's track is a couple-minute walk. Management gets strong marks for fixing things fast. Best for students who want the most social address at a budget price. See the Glenwood reviews.

2. The Village at South Campus ($665/month)

Social 4.0, Management 4.0, Quality 4.3, Overall 4.1. A well-known South Campus destination, a 10-minute walk to BYU, with a 4.3 quality score. The central courtyard keeps the social calendar full, and the place is big enough that something's always happening.

Private rooms, in-unit washer and dryer, garage parking, a fitness center, and a pool and hot tub cover the essentials and then some. Best for students who want high quality plus a busy social scene near campus. Check the Village at South Campus reviews.

1. Raintree ($530/month)

Social 4.4, Management 4.0, Quality 4.0, Overall 4.1. Our top pick, and it earns it on three fronts: social scene, management, and price. Apartments ringed by trees give it an open-air feel, and the vibe is fun and chill rather than party-heavy, with year-round events from back-to-school parties to a winter polar plunge.

Management reviews are full of compliments on responsiveness and friendliness, a rarity in Provo, helped by Raintree being a smaller, more personable complex. At $530 (with Spring/Summer contracts dropping far lower), the value is hard to beat. Best for students who want a social, well-run place at a fair price near BYU. See the Raintree reviews.

Provo Student Housing at a Glance

Rank	Property	Price/mo	Overall rating	Best for
1	Raintree	$530	4.1	Social + value, well-run
2	Village at South Campus	$665	4.1	Quality near campus
3	Glenwood	$495	3.7	Most social, budget
4	Liberty Square	$495	3.7	Neighborhood feel, cheap
5	Alpine Village	$610	3.7	Large social complex
6	The Isles	$665	4.3	Top quality, closest to BYU
7	The Branbury	$530	3.9	Amenities + best management

How to Get Around Without a Car

Most of these complexes lean on the UVX bus and BYU's Ryde shuttle, so a car is optional. The free UVX rapid transit line runs straight along the BYU-to-Orem corridor, which is why a slightly farther complex like the Branbury still works for daily class. Factor the nearest stop into your decision; it matters more than raw distance to campus.

Frequently Asked Questions About Provo Student Housing

What's the cheapest place to live in Provo for students?

Among the top-reviewed options, Liberty Square and Glenwood tie at $495 a month per person. Both keep strong social scores, so you're not trading the experience for the price. Spring and Summer contracts elsewhere (Raintree, for example) can dip much lower.

Do these count as BYU-approved housing?

No. Everything on this list is non-contracted, so it suits students past their first two semesters, or anyone not bound by the BYU-contracted requirement. Single first-year undergrads generally must live in BYU-approved housing, and that roster is set by the university and changes year to year.

How much is BYU-contracted housing in 2026?

Contracted shared rooms run about $499 to $559 a month per person in 2026, with private rooms roughly $570 to $869. That puts the reviewed picks here right in the same band, several of them below it.

Which Provo complex is best for the social scene?

Glenwood and Liberty Square both post a 4.4 social score, and Glenwood is the one locals name first, it's a hangout even for people who don't live there. Raintree balances a 4.4 social with stronger management if you want fun without chaos.

Can I get to BYU without a car from these complexes?

Yes. The UVX line and BYU's Ryde shuttle cover all seven, with free daily rides to campus. The Branbury and Glenwood both sit on transit stops, which is how they stay viable despite not being a short walk to class.