The University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

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The best of Salt Lake City is at your fingertips from the Utah campus

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Since opening its doors in 1850, the University of Utah is a major player in the culture of Salt Lake City. The powerhouse academic offering include the only architecture program and medical school in the state, and the Utes are a force to be reckoned with in Pac-12 Conference sports.

The university lies on the eastern edge of Salt Lake City, with the urban landscape on one side of the campus and the Wasatch Range on the other. This unique location provides enviable access to both Utah’s exquisite natural landscape as well as the business, cultural, and recreational opportunities of the city. Downtown is only a few short blocks away, and trolley service makes it a breeze to hop over to local landmarks like the Capitol Theatre, Bar X, and the Salt Lake Temple.

Most of the apartments and houses available nearby are found on the west side of campus, within a few blocks of University Street. With a wide range of layouts and rental rates in this area, you have numerous options to find living arrangements that suit your needs.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,199 for a studio, $1,412 for one bedroom, $1,776 for two bedrooms, and $2,232 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salt Lake City has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 413 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,199/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 658 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,412/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,776/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,328 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,232/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Beacon Heights School

Public

Grades K-6

397 Students

10
out of 10

Eastwood School

Public

Grades PK-5

332 Students

10
out of 10

Morningside School

Public

Grades K-6

573 Students

9
out of 10

William Penn School

Public

Grades K-6

523 Students

9
out of 10

Highland Park School

Public

Grades K-6

493 Students

9
out of 10

Brighton High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,053 Students

10
out of 10

Skyline High

Public

Grades 7-12

2,124 Students

9
out of 10

Olympus Jr High

Public

Grades 5-9

784 Students

8
out of 10

Wasatch Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

787 Students

7
out of 10

Clayton Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

634 Students

7
out of 10

Brighton High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,053 Students

10
out of 10

Skyline High

Public

Grades 7-12

2,124 Students

9
out of 10

Olympus High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,123 Students

6
out of 10

West High

Public

Grades 7-12

2,600 Students

5
out of 10

Innovations High School

Public

Grades 9-12

293 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red Butte Garden
  • Physics Dept. Observatory
  • Natural History Museum of Utah
  • Utah's Hogle Zoo
  • Liberty Park

Airports

  • Salt Lake City International

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