Article Student Living Acquires Signature Apartments at University of Kentucky
Article Student Living, a Chicago-based, vertically integrated student housing operator, continues to expand its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing university markets with today’s announcement of its acquisition of Signature Apartments near the University of Kentucky. The acquisition further builds on the firm’s growing portfolio of $3.1 billion in assets under management.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260807508905/en/ Aerial view of Signature Apartments in Lexington, KY.
“We are thrilled to add another best-in-class property to our portfolio in a market we’ve come to know well,” said Kevin Hites, President of Article Student Living. “The University of Kentucky’s continued enrollment growth and strong demand for quality student housing make this an ideal fit for our investment strategy. We’re confident Signature Apartments is well-positioned to meet that demand and deliver the quality students expect.”
The University of Kentucky reported an enrollment of nearly 39,000 students for Fall 2025, a 7.1% increase from the previous year and 24% growth over the past five years. Enrollment growth is projected to continue. The university ranks as the state’s top academic institution with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and a competitive athletic program in the SEC.
