University of Utah Blogs

Best Neighborhoods for University of Utah Students: Sugar House, the Avenues & Foothill

The three neighborhoods most University of Utah students choose for off-campus housing are the Avenues (closest and most walkable), Sugar House (the social pick two miles south), and Foothill on the bench below campus. The deciding factor is rarely rent — it's whether you want to walk, ride TRAX, or trade a short commute for a real city neighborhood.

moving to slc for u of u: the out-of-state housing guide

Finding an apartment in Salt Lake City before you've ever set foot there is totally doable — if you know where to look and what to watch out for.

First Apartment Checklist for U of U Students: 17 Things They Don't Tell You

Apartment Scams Targeting U of U Students: Red Flags and How to Protect Yourself

23 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease Near U of U (Avoid Costly Surprises)

Student Housing vs. Regular Apartments Near U of U: Which Is Actually Better?

A Parent's Guide to U of U Off-Campus Housing: Safety, Costs & What to Ask

Moving to SLC for U of U? How Out-of-State Students Find Housing Without Getting Burned

Top 10 Student Apartments Near University of Utah, Ranked by Actual Residents (2026)

Utilities Included Apartments Near U of U: Worth It or a Ripoff? (We Did the Math)

The Real Cost of Off-Campus Housing Near U of U: Beyond Just Rent (2026)

Where Do U of U Students Actually Live? Neighborhoods Ranked by Safety, Rent & Vibe