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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Orem, UT is $1,203 for a studio, $1,322 for one bedroom, $1,480 for two bedrooms, and $1,754 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orem has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 659 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,203/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 752 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,322/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 985 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,480/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,754/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

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

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Utah Valley University - Orem, UT (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Utah Valley University - Orem, UT (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Utah Valley University - Orem, UT (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100
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Schools

Orchard School

Public

Grades PK-5

710 Students

8/10

Foothill School

Public

Grades PK-5

582 Students

8/10

Orem School

Public

Grades PK-5

716 Students

7/10

Noah Webster Academy

Public

Grades K-5

536 Students

7/10

Lumen Scholar Institute

Public

Grades K-12

382 Students

7/10

Lumen Scholar Institute

Public

Grades K-12

382 Students

7/10

Lakeridge Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

1,388 Students

5/10

Canyon View Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

1,112 Students

5/10

Orem Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

961 Students

5/10

South Region Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

/10

Utah County Academy of Science (Ucas)

Public

Grades 9-12

556 Students

10/10

Timpanogos High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,365 Students

7/10

Orem High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,287 Students

7/10

Lumen Scholar Institute

Public

Grades K-12

382 Students

7/10

Mountain View High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,508 Students

4/10
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments Near Utah Valley University

Parkway Lofts

Parkway Lofts

1225 W 1000 South,
Orem, UT 84058

$1,225 - $2,734

Studio - 3 Beds

Canyon View Apartments

Canyon View Apartments

1401 Sandhill Rd,
Orem, UT 84058

$1,423 - $2,228 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Promenade Place - Student Living

Promenade Place - Student Living

875 S Geneva Rd,
Orem, UT 84058

$499 - $610

4 Beds

The Alloy at Geneva

The Alloy at Geneva

100 S Geneva Rd,
Orem, UT 84058

$1,439 - $9,791

1-3 Beds

Canyon View Crossing

Canyon View Crossing

1460 S State St,
Orem, UT 84097

$1,209 - $1,679

1-2 Beds

Mill Point

Mill Point

355 N Mill Rd,
Vineyard, UT 84059

$1,199 - $1,750

1-3 Beds

Towns at Rivers Edge

Towns at Rivers Edge

2340 N 400 W,
Provo, UT 84604

$2,049 - $2,724

2-4 Beds

Axis

Axis

1435 W 800 S,
Orem, UT 84058

$629 - $1,335

1-4 Beds

Concord at Geneva

Concord at Geneva

125 N Mill Rd,
Vineyard, UT 84058

$1,365 - $4,956 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Houses Near Utah Valley University

620 S 700 E

620 S 700 E,
Orem, UT 84097

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 12 Month Lease

1442 W 730 S St

1442 W 730 S St,
Orem, UT 84058

$2,645

4 Beds | 2 Baths

269 900 W

269 900 W,
Orem, UT 84058

$3,125 Total Monthly Price

6 Beds | 3 Baths

37 Eastwood Dr

37 Eastwood Dr,
Orem, UT 84097

$1,500

1 Bed | 1 Bath

428 200 E

428 200 E,
Orem, UT 84057

$2,850

5 Beds | 3.5 Baths

428 E 300 N St

428 E 300 N St,
Vineyard, UT 84059

$995

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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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.

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