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The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near BYU (October 2026)

Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UTUpdated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed October 1, 2026

251 properties reviewed
4271+ reviews analyzed
updated October 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer

The Isles leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near BYU with a 4.5/5 FMP Score, followed by Cinnamon Tree and Raintree. Across the 251 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Brigham Young University for every option.

  • winnerThe Isles
  • FMP Score range3.6–4.5 / 5
  • avg walk20 min to campus
  • rent range$365–$850 /person
the ranking

The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near BYU

Sorted by FMP Score from verified BYU reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current BYU reviews only.

  1. The Isles
    4.5(26 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Isles stands out as the top overall choice for BYU students because it nails every dimension that matters: location, community, and responsive management. Residents consistently praise the caring management team that gets things done fast, the vibrant ward with constant social activities, and amenities like underground parking and a hot tub that make student life genuinely convenient. As one long-time resident put it, 'The management team is super good at working with tenants to make their experience the best it can be and really care about them.' If you're looking for a place where you'll actually want to spend your college years, The Isles delivers.

    19 min walk to BYU$650/person/moGreat location10/10 would recommendResponsive managementWorth the money
  2. Cinnamon Tree
    4.2(48 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Cinnamon Tree shines for its genuine sense of community and welcoming ward culture that makes residents feel like they're part of a family. The management stays on top of maintenance requests, the social scene is consistently active with free food and events, and the location works well for BYU students. As one resident put it, 'Cinnamon Tree is a place you don't want to leave. You make family here!' Be aware that fees can add up beyond the advertised rent, but the people and community vibe here are legitimately special.

    19 min walk to BYU$380/person/moWorth the moneySafeGreat location10/10 would recommend
  3. Raintree
    4.1(143 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Raintree is the go-to for students who want serious social energy, excellent facilities, and genuine convenience near BYU. The pool, hot tub, gym, and clubhouse are all well-maintained and constantly buzzing with activities and free food events. Residents love the spacious apartments, abundant parking, and the half-hour shuttle to campus plus you're walking distance to the Provo River trail and UVX. As one resident put it, "There's tons of parking so you never have to park on the street or worry about not having a spot." This is where you make memories and actually enjoy your living situation.

    28 min walk to BYU$450/person/moGreat locationSafe10/10 would recommendGood maintenance
  1. Heritage Halls
    4.0(89 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Heritage Halls earns its ranking by offering freshmen and younger students a convenient, well-maintained home base with solid amenities like full kitchens and spacious common areas. The location near campus, bus stops, and Creamery on 9th is genuinely walkable, and good roommate matching means you're likely to click with your suite-mates. One first-year resident shared, 'I really appreciated having a full kitchen and living room space. I shared a room with another student-athlete from my team, which worked out perfectly.' Just know that parking is the real trade-off here but if you're car-free or don't mind the walk, it's a solid choice.

    8 min walk to BYUYounger CrowdGreat locationSafeWorth the money
  2. Helaman Halls
    4.0(40 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Really good atmosphere and a great place for Freshman. Not a new place but it’s still great!

    7 min walk to BYUYounger CrowdGreat locationGet ready to partySafe
  3. The Riviera
    3.9(27 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.9/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Ahh the Riv is the best!! It’s got everything you want and need and so much more! The apartments are in great shape with an…

    17 min walk to BYUGreat locationWorth the moneySafe10/10 would recommend
  4. Campus Plaza
    3.9(65 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.9/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Campus Plaza is wonderful! The apartment complex is right next door to the life science building and the engineering building…

    16 min walk to BYUGreat locationWorth the moneyOld10/10 would recommend
  5. The Branbury
    3.9(99 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.9/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Many facilities are available for use, and the Provo River Trail is an easy walk away.

    29 min walk to BYU$429/person/moGreat locationSafeResponsive managementWorth the money
  6. Liberty on Freedom
    3.7(128 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.7/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Great property. New refurbished as well!

    21 min walk to BYU$435/person/moGreat locationOverpricedSafeResponsive management
  7. Alpine Village Student Housing
    3.6(183 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Such an AMAZING place for anyone going to BYU or UVU! Outstanding amenities, close to campus, and social events often! Love…

    19 min walk to BYU$365/person/moGreat locationOverpricedSafe10/10 would recommend
  8. Liberty Square
    3.6(289 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. It was super chill

    21 min walk to BYU$492/person/moGreat locationOverpricedGet ready to partyYounger Crowd
  9. The Crestwood
    3.6(72 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified BYU reviews. Excellent place to live with a super helpful staff who handle maintanence requests so fast, blink and it is done. I am not even…

    38 min walk to BYU$499/person/moGreat locationOverpricedSafeGood maintenance

The Full Ranking, One Table

Sort by any column. The rank stays with the property.
The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1The Isles4.5/52619 min$650/mo
2Cinnamon Tree4.2/54819 min$380/mo
3Raintree4.1/514328 min$450/mo
4Heritage Halls4.0/5898 min–
5Helaman Halls4.0/5407 min–
6The Riviera3.9/52717 min–
7Campus Plaza3.9/56516 min–
8The Branbury3.9/59929 min$429/mo
9Liberty on Freedom3.7/512821 min$435/mo
10Alpine Village Student Housing3.6/518319 min$365/mo
11Liberty Square3.6/528921 min$492/mo
12The Crestwood3.6/57238 min$499/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to BYU's Marriott Center. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near BYU can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

3

How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near BYU

We ran every verified overall review for BYU-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

hidden fees
4%
responsive maintenance
3%
abundant parking
2%

Based on AI analysis of verified BYU overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete BYU review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near BYU?

The Isles leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near BYU with a 4.5/5 FMP Score, followed by Cinnamon Tree and Raintree.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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