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BYU Housing Costs 2026: What You'll Actually Pay Off-Campus
BYU On-Campus vs Off-Campus Housing: Real Cost Comparison 2026
When Should You Sign a Lease for BYU Student Housing? (Provo Timing Guide)
For Fall semester at BYU, sign November through January for the best buildings. Wait past February and your top choices fill up. Full Provo lease timing guide by term.
How Far Is Off-Campus Housing from BYU Campus? Walking and Biking Distances
Most BYU-approved off-campus housing sits 0.2-1.2 miles from campus — a 5-25 minute walk or 3-9 minute bike. Liberty Square and Carriage Cove are closest. Foxwood and King Henry are furthest. Here's the distance breakdown by zone, and what each one means for your daily routine.
Do BYU Students Have to Live in BYU-Contracted Housing? Rules Explained
BYU requires single undergraduates to live in contracted housing only their first two semesters. After that, you can rent any apartment in Provo.
BYU Contracted Housing: 7 Steps to Find & Sign (2026)
Learn how to find and sign BYU contracted housing in 7 steps. Compare all 21 approved off-campus complexes, pricing, and deadlines. Find your place today.