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BYU Off-Campus Housing by Area: How Far Each Provo Neighborhood Really Is from Campus
The closest off-campus housing near BYU sits 0.7 miles from campus — a 19 to 22 minute walk, or a 3 to 5 minute drive. Push out to 1.0 or 1.3 miles and that walk stretches to 29 to 38 minutes, while private rooms start listing at $455 instead of $579. At BYU, miles and minutes rank differently.
The Best Off-Campus Neighborhoods Near BYU
The best off-campus neighborhoods near BYU sit in a tight grid between Center Street and roughly 2230 North, where most contracted housing clusters within a mile of campus. The 300 East corridor and the Joaquin neighborhood put you under a 15-minute walk to class, while Canyon Road on the north end trades a longer commute for lower per-person rent. Shared units across these areas run roughly $325 to $650 per person per month in 2026.
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.
2025 BYU Contracted Off-Campus Housing
7 Best Places to Live in Provo for Students (2026)
The best places to live in Provo for students in 2026, ranked from 2,000+ Find My Place reviews, run roughly $495 to $665 per person a month. Raintree takes the top spot on social scene, management, and price; the Isles and the Village at South Campus lead on quality near BYU's south campus.
5 Best and Closest Apartments to BYU Campus
