Brigham Young University - Off-Campus Housing

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It is required that all unmarried BYU students live in BYU-approved housing and abide by University housing rules (although there are exceptions granted for those living with family, students over 25, and graduate students). This means that your choices for housing are limited to what BYU deems okay. Not to worry, though—most of the housing in Provo is BYU-approved. Off-campus housing is known for being very social and usually a lot of fun. You get what you pay for; if you want cheap rent, don’t expect to live in a palace. Because BYU students have to live in approved housing, landlords tend to raise the rent each year, knowing that the housing will be filled.

Be sure to research a place thoroughly before you move in. Talk to people that have lived there: do they like it? Is the management good? How is maintenance done? There is also an Off-Campus Housing Office that can tell you where housing is available. They also can step in to help resolve disputes, should any arise. The housing varies so widely that it is difficult to put just one grade on it. Some is so trashy it seems that they should pay you to live there, and some is not bad at all. This is just one area where you definitely want to do your homework before making any decisions.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Off-campus housing is awesome, and... Off-campus housing is awesome, and it’s not very hard to find. The place where I live isn’t bad, and it costs about $250 per month. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

It’s not top-of-the-line, but it’s... It’s not top-of-the-line, but it’s fun. You’ll pay about $250 to $340 per month for a decent apartment. We pretty much get ripped off, but there is not much we can do about it. If you want a new condo, they are about $340 to $500 a month—it all depends on how you want to live. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Most kids live off campus—it’s... Most kids live off campus—it’s easier and makes you feel more independent. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

All of Provo is basically... All of Provo is basically apartments for BYU, and there are plenty. If you’re thinking about coming here this fall—start looking. I got my apartment in January, just because they fill up. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I have always lived off campus,... I have always lived off campus, and I love it! I like to live a block or two away, so I can just walk to school, and I don’t have to worry about finding parking on campus. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Did You Know?

BYU requires students living off campus to live by the BYU residential living standards. The University has a list of the following guidelines for students who live off campus:

• Visitors of the opposite sex are only allowed in the living room and kitchen and are not allowed to use the bathroom.
• Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 12 midnight, or 1:30 a.m. on Fridays.
• Students must abide by the BYU Honor Code.
• Students are expected to follow the dress code.
• Students are responsible for keeping their guests to these guidelines.

BYU has approved 1,565 landlords and 5,785 living units for single students, and the University will inspect off-campus housing units for compliance upon request.

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