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Salt Lake Community College is a multi-campus institution spread across the Salt Lake Valley, which means "near campus" depends heavily on which campus you use most. The Taylorsville Redwood campus is the largest, with housing options concentrated along 4700 South and Redwood Road — suburban apartment complexes with solid bus access. SLCC draws a large commuter and working-student population, so many students live at home or in established SLC neighborhoods and commute rather than clustering near campus. For students who want to live independently, the areas around Taylorsville and Murray offer affordable apartments, and those willing to commute can access more vibrant SLC neighborhoods via TRAX and UTA bus.
SLCC has no on-campus housing and no live-on requirements. Students commute from wherever they live across the Salt Lake Valley — the institution is explicitly designed as a commuter college. Off-campus housing is the only option, and most students either live with family or in existing rental housing throughout the region.
There is no approved or contracted off-campus housing system at SLCC. Students rent freely anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley. The college's student services office provides housing resources, but finding housing near a specific campus is left entirely to the student.
SLCC operates on a semester system with fall starting in late August. Standard 12-month leases work well for year-round students. For students who only attend one or two semesters, shorter lease terms from local landlords may be negotiable, especially in the Taylorsville and Murray areas.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Salt Lake Community College before signing a lease.
The Salt Lake Valley rental market is competitive overall, and SLCC students benefit from starting their housing search 2–3 months before their semester begins. Unlike four-year university markets, there is no tight seasonal cluster — but popular units in Taylorsville and Murray still go fast in spring for summer and fall move-ins.
April through June sees increased demand across the Salt Lake Valley as the summer moving season heats up. SLCC students competing with the broader rental market — not just other students — means the peak is less predictable than at a traditional campus town.
Because SLCC draws from a large commuter population, last-minute housing is more available than at a traditional campus. Studios and 1-bedrooms in Taylorsville and Murray remain available even in August. If you need short notice housing, Murray and Millcreek have the most varied turnover.
The neighborhood closest to SLCC's main campus. Suburban apartment complexes with affordable 1- and 2-bedroom units. Good UTA bus access along Redwood Road. Practical and affordable — not exciting, but convenient for students whose main priority is getting to class.
A step up in amenities from Taylorsville, with better access to restaurants, grocery stores, and TRAX. Housing in Murray and Millcreek skews slightly more expensive but not dramatically so. TRAX Red Line runs through Murray, connecting to downtown SLC and the broader valley.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
The Salt Lake Valley rental market is moderately priced but rising. Near SLCC's Taylorsville campus, expect $850–$1,100/month for a 1-bedroom apartment or around $600–$750/month per person in a shared 2-bedroom. Murray and Millcreek run slightly higher for similar units.