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The 12 Most Social 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

Campus Plaza leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Most Social student apartments near BYU with a 4.6/5 social scene score, followed by The Isles and Helaman Halls. Across the 251 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to shared spaces (courtyards, pools, clubhouses) and resident events: the social scene signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Brigham Young University for every option.

  • winnerCampus Plaza
  • social scene range3.8–4.7 / 5
  • avg walk21 min to campus
  • rent range$220–$850 /person
the ranking

The 12 Most Social Student Apartments Near BYU

Sorted by social scene score from verified BYU reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current BYU reviews only.

  1. Campus Plaza
    4.6(65 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Campus Plaza thrives as a social hub because of its tight vertical design and strong ward structure your floor becomes your immediate friend group, and the proximity means constant casual interaction. The fishbowl layout (massive windows, shared hallways) creates natural opportunities to pop into neighbors' apartments or hang out outside, and residents praise how easy it is to feel included and connected. As one resident described it, you're "talking outside or in one person's apartment or another most days." If you want a quieter, more intentional social scene over ragers, this is where you build genuine friendships through proximity and genuine interest in your neighbors.

    16 min walk to BYUGreat locationWorth the moneyOld10/10 would recommend
  2. The Isles
    4.4(26 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: The Isles stands out for its tight-knit, ward-centered social culture that creates genuine community right next to campus. Students highlight the strong social vibe and the close-knit ward community that organizes regular activities and actually feels like family. As one resident put it, "The ward is fantastic, small, and close knit. We do fun stuff every week and it truly feels like a family," which speaks to the kind of intentional, relationship-based social scene that goes beyond just random parties. If you're looking for a place where people genuinely know each other and invest in each other, this is it.

    19 min walk to BYU$650/person/moGreat location10/10 would recommendResponsive managementWorth the money
  3. Helaman Halls
    4.7(40 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Helaman Halls stands out as the epicenter of on-campus social energy, with different halls catering to different vibes depending on what you're after. Students consistently praise the constant activity and friendly atmosphere, with residents noting that there's always something happening and people are genuinely welcoming. The social momentum here is real: as one resident put it, "You do things all the time, every second of every single day," which captures both the relentless energy and the exhaustion that comes with living in the most happening dorm on campus. Just know that the party intensity varies by hall, so pick your building wisely.

    7 min walk to BYUYounger CrowdGreat locationGet ready to partySafe
  1. Raintree
    4.4(143 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Raintree stands out for delivering the kind of social energy that actually keeps people coming back. The complex hosts genuinely popular events almost every weekend not the kind that get posted and ignored, but the kind where everyone actually shows up. You'll find residents bonding at the hot tub most nights, and the ward community stays tight through regular activities like ward prayer and group hangouts. As one resident put it, "They have fun events almost every weekend and they're not just lame events that no one wants to go to, everyone goes and loves them." The mix of planned events and organic hangouts makes it easy to build real friendships fast.

    28 min walk to BYU$450/person/moGreat locationSafe10/10 would recommendGood maintenance
  2. Liberty on Eighth
    4.2(38 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Liberty on Eighth nails the social sweet spot: plenty of planned parties and pool hangouts without the chaos of a party-heavy complex. Residents consistently praise the friendly vibe and the fact that you can always find people swimming or hanging nearby. The ward community is tight-knit, and the complex puts real effort into organizing events that bring people together. As one resident shared, "Social aspect is great! If you're looking for friends people are always swimming at the pool and everyone lives close." You get genuine social energy and good people without the drama.

    22 min walk to BYU$475/person/moGreat locationPoor managementOverpriced10/10 would recommend
  3. The Branbury
    3.8(99 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 social scene score from verified BYU reviews. Lovely social environment. You can find tons of people to hang out with or you can keep to yourself. The wards here are full of…

    29 min walk to BYU$429/person/moGreat locationSafeResponsive managementWorth the money
  4. Liberty Square
    4.4(289 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Holds a 4.4/5 social scene score from verified BYU reviews. Lots of social events

    21 min walk to BYU$492/person/moGreat locationOverpricedGet ready to partyYounger Crowd
  5. Cinnamon Tree
    4.5(48 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Cinnamon Tree delivers consistent social opportunities through a mix of structured activities and organic neighbor connections. The complex sponsors regular movie nights, ward activities, and sports in the quad, and the two singles wards create built-in community. The catch is that the ward has strong retention, so you'll need to be intentional about joining in rather than waiting for people to find you. As one resident noted, "There are frequent movie nights, ward activities, sports in the quad or at the nearby field, and other invitations to join groups of friends on their adventures." Put in the effort early, and you'll unlock a genuinely welcoming social circle.

    19 min walk to BYU$380/person/moWorth the moneySafeGreat location10/10 would recommend
  6. Glenwood Apartments
    4.0(454 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 social scene score from verified BYU reviews. It’s a great place to host game night and movie watch parties and it’s one of the best social setting in Provo.

    18 min walk to BYU$220/person/moGreat locationOverpricedSafePoor management
  7. Liberty on Freedom
    3.9(128 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.9/5 social scene score from verified BYU reviews. The residents are super party hardy but it’s welcome, everyone is so so nice and the ward/stake is AMAZING, there is always…

    21 min walk to BYU$435/person/moGreat locationOverpricedSafeResponsive management
  8. The Riviera
    4.3(27 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Holds a 4.3/5 social scene score from verified BYU reviews. Lots of activities and social events around, not specifically through the riviera but more through other apartments around

    17 min walk to BYUGreat locationWorth the moneySafe10/10 would recommend
  9. The Crestwood
    3.8(72 reviews)social scene

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 social scene score from verified BYU reviews. No they don’t party at all

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

The Full Ranking, One Table

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The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
fmp score
1Campus Plaza4.6/53.96516 min–
2The Isles4.4/54.52619 min$650/mo
3Helaman Halls4.7/54.0407 min–
4Raintree4.4/54.114328 min$450/mo
5Liberty on Eighth4.2/53.53822 min$475/mo
6The Branbury3.8/53.99929 min$429/mo
7Liberty Square4.4/53.628921 min$492/mo
8Cinnamon Tree4.5/54.24819 min$380/mo
9Glenwood Apartments4.0/53.645418 min$220/mo
10Liberty on Freedom3.9/53.712821 min$435/mo
11The Riviera4.3/53.92717 min–
12The Crestwood3.8/53.67238 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

1

Ranked by social scene

social scene score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. Verified reviews rate it 1–5, and recent reviews count more than older ones. Ties go to the property with more reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near BYU can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score. Under-sampled properties sit below every qualified one, ordered by review count, and move up automatically as reviews come in.

3

The FMP Score

The composite score in the full table: social scene plus management and quality from verified reviews only. Useful context, but it doesn’t affect the order. Rankings are independent: there’s no way to pay for placement.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘social’ Near BYU

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

regular organized events
22%
ward community
14%
friendly residents
10%

Based on AI analysis of verified BYU social scene 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 most social student apartment near BYU?

Campus Plaza leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Most Social student apartments near BYU with a 4.6/5 social scene score, followed by The Isles and Helaman Halls.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's social scene score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's social scene 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 “social”?

In reviews, the highest social scores come from shared spaces people actually use: courtyards, pools, clubhouses, study lounges, plus an active resident-event calendar and roommate matching.

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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