Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar City, UT

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 September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar City

123

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar City run $565 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$650

12%

-

1 bedroom

$600

12%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,097

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,825

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

5%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the 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
Groceries2% lower
Health13% lower
Housing1% higher
Transportation4% higher
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Cedar City, UT

Campus View - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.9

Very good

Campus View

44 N 800 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

2 beds

1 bath

$295–$1,025

Camino Manor - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

6.7

Good

Camino Manor

8 N 800 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

2 beds

1 bath

$295–$485

College View - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.7

Good

College View

25 N 700 W, Cedar City, UT 84720

3 beds

2 baths

$295–$485

Campus Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.4

Good

Campus Townhomes

750 W Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720

3 beds

3 baths

$295

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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 September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cedar City?

Average rent prices in Cedar City have decreased by 3% 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 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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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