Utah Valley University

Orem, UT

Utah Valley University - Orem, UT Area Guide

A gorgeous campus with mountain views

UVU Wolverines Public University Beautiful Campus Sports Mass Transit Mountains Lake

Perched on 228 acres with mountain views, the campus of Utah Valley University is stunning. Built in 1941, this growing campus features sleek, modern architecture with plenty of large windows to take advantage of the view. Wedged between Utah Lake and Mount Timpanogos, the beautiful setting may draw students here, but the academic programs -- such as the school's award-winning business program -- keep them. The UVU Wolverines participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Western Athletic Conference. The basketball team plays at UCCU Center, while the baseball team plays at Brent Brown Ballpark. Other sports include a top-ranking soccer program, track and field, and golf. You'll find plenty of rental houses and apartments near UVU. If you want fast access to bus service, restaurants, and shops, look along West University Parkway and West 1200 Street. This area contains a variety of restaurants, a shopping plaza, and several bus stops. University Place, a large shopping mall, is located at the corner of East University Parkway and State Street.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Orem, UT is $1,234 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,457 for two bedrooms, and $1,763 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orem has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 659 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,234/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 752 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,328/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 985 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,457/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,763/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Utah Valley University - Orem, UT (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 100

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.

Some Transit

34 / 100

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

Bikeable

59 / 100

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

Schools

Orchard School

Public

Grades PK-5

Foothill School

Public

Grades PK-5

Noah Webster Academy

Public

Grades K-5

Lumen Scholar Institute

Public

Grades K-12

Orem School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lumen Scholar Institute

Public

Grades K-12

Lakeridge Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

Orem Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

Canyon View Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

South Region Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

Lumen Scholar Institute

Public

Grades K-12

Timpanogos High

Public

Grades 9-12

Orem High

Public

Grades 9-12

Mountain View High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
  • Derrick Planetarium
  • Utah Lake State Park

Airports

  • Provo Municipal

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.