Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Orem, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Orem rent stands today

    Orem, UT rent slipped 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $135 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is unchanged.

  • Orem sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 98 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Orem run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,025/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,400/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Northridge rents fell 59.0% year over year to $1,598/month across 21 rentals. Hillcrest rents rose 72.4% to $1,250/month across 17 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 1.6%.

Median rent

Median rent in Orem

$1,400/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orem is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orem

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orem rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Orem, UT

Average rent prices in Orem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Orem, UT

Rent prices in Orem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orem is $1,297, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Orem run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,349

20%

42%

1 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,400

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Orem, 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 Orem, UT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Orem and American Fork by all bedroom counts and property types.

Orem

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orem, UT is 15% lower than the median rent in American Fork, UT.

Cost of living in Orem, 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 & Services5% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health8% lower
Housing2% lower
Transportation3% higher
Utilities21% lower

Discover rentals in Orem, UT

3 Bedroom Vineyard Townhome Near UVU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

3 Bedroom Vineyard Townhome Near UVU

220 S Carterville Rd, Orem, UT 84097

3 beds

2 baths

$650

Ashland Investments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Ashland Investments

321 N Main St, Orem, UT 84057

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

825 N Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Windsor South apartment for rent in Orem

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Summertree - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Summertree

100 100 West 350 South, Orem, UT 84058

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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Frequently asked questions for Orem, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the Orem rental market.

How much is rent in Orem?

The average rent in Orem is $1,400 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orem?

Average rent prices in Orem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Orem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orem is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orem?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Orem are Sunset Heights ($1,150/mo), Hillcrest ($1,250/mo), and Suncrest ($1,334/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Orem?

To comfortably afford rent in Orem, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Orem?

July offers the best rental deals in Orem with the lowest rents of the year, while August sees the highest prices with approximately 5% difference between these months.

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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