4.8(13 reviews)quality
14 min walk to U of U$1025/person/moGreat locationSafe10/10 would recommendWorth the money
Find My Place AwardTop Quality · 2026
The 12 Top Quality 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 Top Quality student apartments near U of U with a 4.8/5 quality score, followed by The Mercer and Montaire Student Living. Across the 55 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to unit condition and building upkeep: the quality signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of Utah for every option.
- winnerIvory University House
- quality range4.0–5.0 / 5
- avg walk45 min to campus
- rent range$376–$2149 /person
the ranking
The 12 Top Quality Student Apartments Near U of U
Sorted by quality score from verified U of U reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current U of U reviews only.
4.9(7 reviews)quality45 min walk to U of U$376/person/moGood maintenanceGreat locationSafeWorth the money
5.0(5 reviews)qualitywhy it ranked: The Bonneville stands out for delivering genuinely polished apartment quality with the kind of thoughtful details that make daily life easier. Students rave about the spacious, well-ventilated layouts, solid appliances (including gas ranges that actually matter), and the meticulous maintenance that keeps everything in top shape plus helpful touches like extra bathroom shelving that show real care in design. As one resident noted, "The apartments are spacious and well ventilated. They are clean, and the appliances are in a good condition," which perfectly sums up the consistency you'll find here. Caring management backs it all up, making this the full package for quality living.
49 min walk to U of U$413/person/moGreat location10/10 would recommendCaring managementTransparent pricing
4.0(5 reviews)qualitywhy it ranked: Liberty Square delivers solid apartment quality that keeps students coming back, with spacious layouts and thoughtful finishes that feel genuinely livable. Residents consistently praise the generous living space and homey decor, noting that the units hold up well when you take care of them and the transparent pricing means no surprises when you move in. As one resident put it, "The apartments are a lot better than my last place," which really captures how this property punches above its weight for the price. If you're looking for real comfort without the premium tag, this is your spot.
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 | 4.8/5 | 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 quality
quality 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 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: quality 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 ‘high-quality’ Near U of U
We ran every verified quality review for U of U-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels high-quality, by share of the reviews that mention them.
old and worn condition
21%
abundant storage
10%
responsive maintenance
4%
Based on AI analysis of verified U of U quality 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 top quality student apartment near U of U?
Ivory University House leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Top Quality student apartments near U of U with a 4.8/5 quality score, followed by The Mercer and Montaire Student Living.
How is this ranking calculated?
This list is ranked by one number: each property's quality score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's quality 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 high quality?
In reviews, the highest quality scores come from well-kept units, a building that’s clearly maintained, and amenities that actually work as promised.
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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