Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar City, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cedar City rent stands today

    Cedar City, UT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,485/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in rent observed recently.

  • Cedar City sits 23.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 145 total rentals and a mix of houses and apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cedar City rent for about $990/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,050/month. The spread shows a wide range of options by bedroom count for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Cedar City

$1,485/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cedar City is $1,485 per month as of May 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $465 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar City

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cedar City rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cedar City, UT

Average rent prices in Cedar City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cedar City, UT

Rent prices in Cedar City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cedar City is $962, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar City run $450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$990

52%

18%

1 bedroom

$462

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,195

8%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,597

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,050

3%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

52%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cedar City, UT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cedar City, UT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cedar City and Apple Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cedar City

Median rent price$1,485
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar City, UT is 23% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, UT.

Cost of living in Cedar City, UT

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health9% lower
Housing5% lower
Transportation1% higher
Utilities9% lower

Discover rentals in Cedar City, UT

140 140 West 200 South-Shared #1-1 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar City

26/27 School Year Male student housing

140 140 West 200 South-Shared #1-1, Cedar City, UT 84720

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

140 140 West 200 South-Shared Room 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar City

26/27 School Year Male student housing

140 140 West 200 South-Shared Room 2 #2, Cedar City, UT 84720

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

Cedar Pointe Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Cedar Pointe Student Housing

1055 W 400 N, Cedar City, UT 84721

1 bed

1 bath

$300–$375

Apartment for rent

140 E 400 S #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar City

26/27 School Year Female Student Housing

140 E 400 S #1, Cedar City, UT 84720

1 bed

1 bath

$375

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

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Frequently asked questions for Cedar City, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the Cedar City rental market.

How much is rent in Cedar City?

The average rent in Cedar City is $1,485 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cedar City?

Average rent prices in Cedar City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Cedar City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cedar City is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cedar City?

To comfortably afford rent in Cedar City, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cedar City?

Cedar City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $560 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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