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Cottonwood Family & University Employee Housing

The Cottonwood Buildings at Sunnyside Apartments opened August, 2023. These apartments are newly constructed, modern, unfurnished, clean housing within close proximity to the University of Utah’s academic center and accessible via a free Campus Shuttle. Students who are married, in a domestic partnership or are single parents and meet the eligibility policy as students or are full time University employees (single or married) are eligible to live in the Cottonwood Buildings.

Please review the Apartment Availability as part of the application process.

All buildings are non-smoking.

All Cottonwood apartments are unfurnished, but have the following amenities upon your arrival:

Community Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Playgrounds
  • High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Facilities (No Fee)
  • Rent includes utilities, internet and cable TV service
  • Study Rooms
  • Gathering Rooms (various sizes and reservable for private events)
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Covered/Locked Bicycle Storage
  • Stroller Storage
  • Elevators
  • Night Patrol
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Short Term Lease
  • Free Campus Shuttle for students and their families
  • Community Programming provided by Sunnyside Apartments’ Resident Life Team

Apartment Amenities

  • Electric air conditioning and heating
  • Glass top stove with oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen garbage disposal
  • Blinds
  • Shower Rod and Shower Curtain

 

All floorplans, pictures and descriptions below are for illustrative purposes only.   Actual apartments assigned may vary.  Units are unfurnished. Rental rates are established for July through June of each year.  

1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

3D Virtual Tour

Approximate Square Footage: 450 ft2

Security Deposit: $400

Monthly Rent: $1,390

Apply for 1 bedroom 1 bath

1 bedroom unit

1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom Suite

3D Virtual Tour

Approximate Square Footage: 480 ft2

Security Deposit: $400

Monthly Rent: $1,490

Apply for 1 bedroom 1 bath

1 bedroom 1 bath suite floorplan

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (shower)

3D Virtual Tour

Approximate Square Footage: 760 ft2

Security Deposit: $400

Monthly Rent: $1,750

Apply for 2 Bedroom 1 Bath

2 bedroom 1 bathroom rendering

*Bathroom has shower only/no bathtub

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

3D Virtual Tour

Approximate Square Footage: 690 ft2

Security Deposit: $400

Monthly Rent: $1,800

Apply for 2 bedroom 2 bath

2 bedroom 2 bathroom rendering

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

3D Virtual Tour

Approximate Square Footage:
991 ft2

Security Deposit: $400

Monthly Rent: $2,350

Apply for 3 bedroom 2 bath

3 bedroom 2 bathroom rendering

Last Updated: 5/22/24