Overall âââââ â A great value apartment near U of U
â 5/5 â Great Location and Helpful Management
My wife and I were looking for an apartment around downtown Salt Lake City for four days (August 11â14, 2025) by walking around the area, and we found this one. At first, the rating was around 3.x, but we decided to check it ourselves. We met Alexis from the management team, and she was incredibly kind and helpful in showing us the available units. We ended up taking one right after our visit â and weâve never regretted that decision.
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â 5/5 Location
The location is excellent â very close to the University of Utah (just one TRAX station away) and only one stop from grocery stores like Smithâs, Trader Joeâs, Whole Foods, and Sprouts. The TRAX and bus stations are right in front of the building, about 50â100 meters from the entrance, which makes commuting super convenient.
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â 5/5 Management & Maintenance
Alexis and David (the maintenance staff) are both amazing. When our elevator broke due to heavy rain on a Friday, they responded immediately. David even came in over the weekend to fix it â showing great dedication and professionalism. Both of them are genuinely friendly, responsive, and responsible â something we truly appreciate.
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â 3/5 Facilities & Environment
The parking lot is limited, but thereâs plenty of street parking nearby. Since we donât have a car, this isnât a problem for us. The gym and recreation area are simple but functional â and the best part is that management doesnât charge any extra ârecreationâ or hidden fees like many other downtown apartments. The price fairly matches the facilities, and the community feels quiet and pleasant. Our neighbors are kind, and weâve never had any issues.
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â 3/5 Cleanliness
Cleanliness has been improving, but it could still use some attention. I used to live in an apartment in Indonesia that had cleaning three times a day for hallways and public areas â so the difference here is noticeable. Of course, I understand labor costs are much much higher in the U.S., so frequent cleaning like that isnât realistic. Still, I hope residents can be more careful not to spill milk or sweet drinks, as these can stick to the floor until the next cleaning schedule.
I once met the cleaning staff; she was polite but worked rather slowly â perhaps the manager could provide supervision or performance checks to maintain higher standards.
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â Suggestions for Improvement
For future upgrades, the gym could include more basic upper- and lower-body equipment like a chest press or bench press. The recreation roomâs TV and pool table arenât used much â maybe consider repurposing it into something more practical for residents.
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Overall, weâre really happy living here. If youâre looking for a reasonably priced apartment close to the University of Utah with great staff and a convenient location, this place is a great choice.
P.S. To the management â please donât raise the rent too much once you become popular! ð¤£
Ivan Andhika
October 23, 2025
