Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar City, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cedar City, UT rent fell 13.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Cedar City sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a lower-cost market with 153 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cedar City rent for $575/month, 1-bedrooms for $500/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,825/month. The 3-bedroom median is $1,600, showing the upper mid-range of bedroom rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Cedar City

$1,350/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cedar City is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar City

153

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 14% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar City run $450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$575

12%

33%

1 bedroom

$500

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,095

10%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,600

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,825

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

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$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar City, UT is 36% 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

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

5d+ 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

142 N 1000 W - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar City

142 N 1000 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

1 bed

1 bath

$360

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

265 Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar City

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

Camino Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.3

Very good

Camino Manor

8 N 800 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

2 beds

1 bath

$385

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 $1,350 per month as of June 27, 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 14% since last year.

How does Cedar City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cedar City is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/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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