4.5(13 reviews)management
14 min walk to U of U$1025/person/moGreat locationSafe10/10 would recommendWorth the money
Find My Place AwardBest Management · 2026
The 12 Best Management Student Apartments Near U of U (September 2026)
University of Utah·Salt Lake City, UT·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026
55 properties reviewed
275+ reviews analyzed
updated September 2026
independent·no pay-to-rank
the short answer
Ivory University House leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Management student apartments near U of U with a 4.5/5 management score, followed by The Mercer and Montaire Student Living. Across the 55 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to maintenance turnaround and deposit fairness: the management signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of Utah for every option.
- winnerIvory University House
- management range4.0–5.0 / 5
- avg walk45 min to campus
- rent range$376–$2149 /person
the ranking
The 12 Best Management Student Apartments Near U of U
Sorted by management score from verified U of U reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current U of U reviews only.
4.9(7 reviews)management45 min walk to U of U$376/person/moGood maintenanceGreat locationSafeWorth the money
5.0(5 reviews)managementwhy it ranked: The Bonneville's management is the gold standard for accessibility and transparency near U of U, setting themselves apart through genuine responsiveness and constant communication. Students rave about staff who are available six days a week, quick to answer emails and calls, and genuinely friendly when you need them. As one resident put it, "The management is super helpful and responsive. They are available six days a week in the leasing office. I have always been able to reach them via email and phone." When issues do arise, they keep you informed every step of the way.
49 min walk to U of U$413/person/moGreat location10/10 would recommendCaring managementTransparent pricing
- 4.2(5 reviews)management43 min walk to U of U
4.0(5 reviews)managementwhy it ranked: Liberty Square stands out for management that genuinely cares about residents, even if you have to put in a little effort to reach them. Students consistently praise the team's sweetness and willingness to help once you connect, with the maintenance crew earning special recognition for going above and beyond. The leasing office rewards a direct visit with real responsiveness, and as one resident noted, "Management is really sweet and caring and the maintenance team helped us out a ton." It's a place where the people behind the desk actually have your back.
44 min walk to U of U$1234/person/mo
The Full Ranking, One Table
Click any column to sort. The rank stays with the property.| fmp score | ||||||
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| 1 | Ivory University House | 4.5/5 | 4.7 | 13 | 14 min | $1025/mo |
| 2 | The Mercer | 4.9/5 | 4.9 | 7 | 45 min | $376/mo |
| 3 | Montaire Student Living | 4.3/5 | 4.3 | 6 | 81 min | $1199/mo |
| 4 | The Bonneville | 5.0/5 | 4.9 | 5 | 49 min | $413/mo |
| 5 | Liberty Duet | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 53 min | $687/mo |
| 6 | 636 Columbus St E Salt Lake City Utah | 5.0/5 | 5.0 | 5 | 71 min | – |
| 7 | Encore | 4.2/5 | 4.2 | 5 | 63 min | $419/mo |
| 8 | 1156 S Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA | 4.2/5 | 4.2 | 5 | 43 min | – |
| 9 | 434 Mario Capecchi Dr #B302, Salt Lake City | 4.2/5 | 4.2 | 5 | 15 min | – |
| 10 | 434 Mario Capecchi Dr #C117, Salt Lake City | 4.2/5 | 4.2 | 5 | 15 min | – |
| 11 | aQui355 | 4.2/5 | 4.2 | 5 | 51 min | $525/mo |
| 12 | Liberty Square | 4.0/5 | 4.0 | 5 | 44 min | $1234/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to the University of Utah's Union. Rent is per person, per month.
FMP award criteria
How We Ranked These Apartments
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Ranked by management
management 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.
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Who Makes the List
Every property near U of U 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.
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The FMP Score
The composite score in the full table: management 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 ‘well-managed’ Near U of U
We ran every verified management review for U of U-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-managed, by share of the reviews that mention them.
unfair fees and charges
50%
slow maintenance response
13%
in-person contact better
10%
Based on AI analysis of verified U of U management reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete U of U review data →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best management student apartment near U of U?
Ivory University House leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Management student apartments near U of U with a 4.5/5 management score, followed by The Mercer and Montaire Student Living.
How is this ranking calculated?
This list is ranked by one number: each property's management score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's management 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’s management good?
In reviews, the highest management scores come from fast maintenance turnaround, fair deposit handling, and responsive, honest communication from the office.
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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