Clearfield is a Davis County city adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, and its rental market reflects that military-adjacent economy more than any single university. Davis Technical College draws some student renters, and students commuting to Weber State or Salt Lake via FrontRunner use Clearfield as an affordable base. Rents are among the lowest in the Wasatch Front — you can find older shared units under $600/mo per person — and the market is stable without the seasonal spikes of a typical college town. The FrontRunner stop in Clearfield is the main transit asset for students who need to commute.
The apartment stock nearest to the Clearfield FrontRunner station is the most practical for students who commute north to Ogden or south to Salt Lake. Affordable and functional.
The commercial corridor along Hill Field Road has apartment clusters that are accessible to both Hill AFB and DTC. Standard suburban apartment options at the lower end of Davis County pricing.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Clearfield.
The Clearfield FrontRunner station connects riders to Ogden in about 15 minutes and Salt Lake City in 40-45 minutes. UTA buses serve local routes with limited frequency. For students on the FrontRunner corridor, the commute is manageable without a car.
Clearfield is suburban and car-oriented. Near the FrontRunner station and main corridors, biking is feasible. Most daily life requires a car. There is no meaningful walkable zone in the city.
Parking is easy and free throughout the city. Every apartment includes a space. This is not a concern here.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Clearfield is one of the most affordable Davis County markets — shared units typically run $500-$750/mo per person. It is cheaper than Layton and significantly cheaper than Salt Lake for comparable unit quality.