The University of Utah is suddenly struggling to fill dorm beds. It points to a surplus of affordable Salt Lake City apartments.

The school has more than 900 empty beds across its dorm buildings this fall.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A model dorm room in Trailhead, the University of Utah's newest residence hall on campus.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A model dorm room in Trailhead, the University of Utah's newest residence hall on campus.

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