Last updated on July 5, 2026

Average rent in
Orem, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Orem rent stands today

    Orem, UT rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $134 more per month on average than last year, though month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Orem sits 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Orem rent for a median of $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,337/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,395/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Orem rent for a median of $2,195/month while apartments sit at $1,325/month. This property-type spread shows distinct price tiers within the total rentals market.

Median rent

Median rent in Orem

$1,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orem is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orem

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orem rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 4% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Orem run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

2%

83%

1 bedroom

$1,250

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,337

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,395

7%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

83%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

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 by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

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
Health6% lower
Housing2% higher
Transportation2% higher
Utilities20% lower

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2.5 baths

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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 July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orem?

Average rent prices in Orem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Orem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orem is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orem?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Orem are Sunset Heights ($1,250/mo), Westmore ($1,295/mo), and Hillcrest ($1,300/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?

Orem's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across Utah County'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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