Utah Valley University prioritizes the use of off-campus resources and supports efficient processes already established within the local housing community. By supporting local businesses, Utah Valley University helps generate revenue in the local economy without competing with the local housing market. Through off-campus housing, we believe UVU engages the community in mutually beneficial collaboration while students are on campus. UVU has no interest in owning and operating its own student apartments or dormitories at this time. We do partner with complexes near UVU to provide a quality “college experience” for our students through our Freshman Experience and Residential Community Leadership Programs. If UVU were to own and operate its own student housing complexes, it would significantly increase our tuition rates; therefore, we believe the market is the best way to keep costs affordable and keep the complexes appealing to our students.

On our homepage, you will find links to our Housing Map and Housing Booklet. These two PDFs will provide you with information on each of the complexes surrounding UVU, as well as provide you with their contact information. We also recommend using College Pads to find available contracts or subleases. If you are looking for Married/Family or Graduate/Professional housing, check out the Housing Search page for links to useful websites and our Married/Family and Graduate/Professional housing brochures.

Please use the Housing Map, which can be found on the homepage of our website, to help you find properties that are located near Utah Valley University. Statistics show that students who live closer to campus manage their time more effectively and achieve greater success in their studies.

The university does not set housing boundaries and does not sponsor, contract with, endorse, approve, or certify any housing on or off campus. Please note that any student housing that states or markets itself as approved by the university is not authorized to do so under Utah law. Students may live wherever they choose while attending Utah Valley University.

While possible, it is not advisable to commit to a housing contract before viewing the unit in person or meeting the landlord. Students can search for available rental spaces on Find My Place, but we recommend contacting the landlord or property management and visiting the property in person before signing a lease or paying a security deposit. Viewing the rental unit in person enables you to see if the property meets your living standards and gives you an opportunity to develop a direct relationship with the landlord or management.

No, students may live wherever they choose while attending UVU. Because the university has no housing regulations, students may live in apartments, townhomes, condos, homes, basement apartments, or studios.

Some types of financial aid cover living expenses while attending Utah Valley University; however, this is not guaranteed with all forms of aid. Financial aid is based on the full cost of college, including room and board, not just tuition and fees. But the amount of financial aid is reduced by a measure of your ability to pay. Financial aid packages usually include loans, which have to be repaid (with interest). The amount of financial aid depends on financial need, which is defined as the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is a measure of a family's ability to pay based on family income and assets. It is determined after the student submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other financial aid application forms. In order to find out which types of financial aid may apply to off-campus housing, please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at:
Location: Browning Administration Building (BA-105)
Phone: 801-863-8442
Fax: 801-863-8448

Most student housing properties in the area are leased by the bed, so you do not need to find roommates. If you don’t know anyone, some student housing properties provide roommate-matching services, so make sure you ask the management directly if you are interested in roommate matching. If you would like to choose who you room with, you can use online tools such as College Pads' find a roommate tool and social media sites to help connect you with other students who will be attending Utah Valley University.

Unfortunately, Utah Valley University and the Department of Housing and Residence Life are regulated and funded by Utah State Law, which means UVU cannot show bias by recommending one business over another. Our department is here to provide the best possible information so students can choose the housing options that are most suitable. We recommend that students identify the criteria that matter to them when choosing where to live and visit multiple housing options before signing a contract.

The local housing market fluctuates in pricing quite frequently. We often find that housing rates fluctuate with student enrollment, new complexes entering the market, and increased competition, which often offers rental discounts to students to compete. This makes it difficult for our department to determine which locations are cheapest, so the university does not provide information directly on “the cheapest place.” Students will need to take time to shop around and determine the price based on their budget. Please remember, when shopping for student housing, always ask if there is a current promotion or deal. Students may also find pages 14 & 15 of our housing booklet (see the link in the housing search info above) useful for quickly browsing apartments that fit their budget.

Students at Utah Valley University may use the free mediation service through the Ombuds located in the Office of Judicial Affairs and Dispute Resolution. This tool can be used to resolve disputes between a tenant and a landlord. For further information on this service, please contact the Ombuds by phone or email.
Location: UVU Student Life and Wellness Center
Phone: 801-863-7237
Email: [email protected]

Unless your lease contains a clause describing such a period, you will be legally bound to the conditions of your lease upon signing it. This is why it is important to ensure the prospective rental property meets your standards before signing the lease.

Most leases near the university run for either a 9-month period (academic year) or a 12-month period (full calendar year). Although the following lease start times are the most common, contracts may start at any time during the year.

• 9-month contracts commonly begin mid-August and end in April the following year.
• 12-month or Year-Round contracts commonly begin in August and end in July the following year.
• Summer contracts commonly begin in May and end in July of that same year.

Summer leases are a popular option for many students because they provide housing for a 3-month period from May through July. These summer contracts usually come with significant rental discounts, which allow students from out-of-state or those living at home to experience the “true college experience” at a significantly lower cost. Out-of-state students receive an additional benefit in the summer because UVU waives tuition for in-state status, making the school very affordable for them.

Sometimes, utility charges are included in the rent. However, any utilities included in the rent should be indicated directly in the lease. Some complexes will have a fixed utility rate in addition to rent, while others will have a usage-based rate. If utilities are not included, tenants may be required to set up utility services directly with each utility company. When searching for possible rentals, remember to factor utility costs into your budget.

Please see the following link to the Utah State Code. Under the law, this code includes a form for tenants to use, called the "TENANT'S NOTICE TO PROVIDE DEPOSIT DISPOSITION."

We recommend posting your lease on Find My Place under the "Sell My Contract" link.
You can also place an ad online with several third-party search engines, such as Facebook Marketplace, KSL Classifieds, etc.