Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Orem, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Orem rent stands today

    Orem, UT rent rose 2.3% year over year to a current median of $1,395/month. Month-over-month rent is essentially unchanged. The modest $78 monthly difference reported in the source is inconsistent with the percentage change, so the percentage rise is the clearer indicator of trend.

  • Orem is 27.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros. The city offers 116 total rentals, providing a moderate selection for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Orem run around $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms around $920/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,325/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,395/month. These figures reflect the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cascade rents rose 29.4% year over year to $1,695/month, contrasting with the citywide 2.3% rise. Meanwhile, Sunset Heights and Northridge saw declines of -38.8% and -39.3% respectively, showing significant local variation within Orem.

Median rent

Median rent in Orem

$1,395/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orem is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orem

116

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orem rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Orem run $1,159 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

33%

84%

1 bedroom

$920

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,395

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

84%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

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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Studio

1 bath

$1,199

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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 $1,395 per month as of August 15, 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 2% 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 $530 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orem?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Orem are Sunset Heights ($800/mo), Lakeview ($1,285/mo), and Aspen ($1,322/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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