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Murray sits in the middle of Salt Lake County, directly on the TRAX light rail line between Salt Lake City and the southern suburbs. It is primarily a commuter and SLCC student market — the Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville campus is just down the road, and the TRAX connection makes downtown Salt Lake and the University of Utah both accessible without a car. Rents are noticeably lower than Salt Lake's east side neighborhoods, and units tend to be larger. It is a workhorse neighborhood rather than a destination: not much to walk to, but excellent transit access and affordable by Salt Lake County standards.
Murray has two TRAX stations (Murray North and Murray Central), and the neighborhoods within walking distance of both are the primary draw for students. Most of the student-friendly apartments cluster within a half-mile radius of those stations.
More commercial and slightly further from downtown access, but newer construction and more apartment options. A short bus or bike ride to the nearest TRAX station. Popular with students who prioritize unit quality over transit proximity.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Murray.
TRAX is Murray's best feature. Two stations on the Red Line mean downtown Salt Lake and the U of U are under 20 minutes by rail. UTA buses cover local Murray routes with reasonable coverage. This is one of the better-connected suburban Utah cities for students who do not want a car.
Murray is functional but not inspiring for walking and biking. The TRAX station areas have sidewalks and some bike infrastructure, but State Street and the surrounding arterials are car-dominated. Near the stations it is manageable; off the transit corridors it is typical suburban Utah.
Most apartments include parking, and street parking is unrestricted in residential areas. Having a car is optional in ways it is not in more suburban parts of the Salt Lake valley, thanks to TRAX — but Murray is still easier to navigate with one.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Murray typically runs $650-$1,000/mo per person, lower than Salt Lake's east side neighborhoods and the Avenues. Shared units near TRAX stations come in at the lower end. It is a reasonable budget option with good transit access.