Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar City, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cedar City, UT rent slipped 3.0% year over year to a current median of $1,450/month. The $4 per month difference from last year is negligible. Month-over-month rent increased 3.7%, showing some recent upward movement.

  • Cedar City is 24.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with a smaller market of 124 total rentals for renters seeking value in Utah.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents start at $900/month, 1-bedrooms at $600/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,095/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,925/month. Apartments rent for $995/month while houses rent for $1,600/month, reflecting the inventory split between these property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Cedar City

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cedar City is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar City

124

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar City run $550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$600

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,095

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,925

3%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

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$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar City, UT is 28% 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 & Services10% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health16% lower
Housing1% lower
Transportation4% higher
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Cedar City, UT

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 26

Camino Manor - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

Camino Manor

8 N 800 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

2 beds

1 bath

$295–$485

Apartment for rent

College View - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.8

Good

College View

25 N 700 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

3 beds

2 baths

$295–$485

Apartment for rent

Campus View - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Campus View

44 N 800 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

2 beds

1 bath

$295–$1,025

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,450 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cedar City?

Average rent prices in Cedar City have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Cedar City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cedar City is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $58,000/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?

April offers the lowest rents in Cedar City, with approximately 23% savings compared to September when rents peak, making spring the ideal time for apartment hunting.

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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