Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Provo, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Provo, UT rent slipped 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters today are paying $74 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in late 2024.

  • Provo sits 38.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 223 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Provo run around $825/month, 1-bedrooms at $950/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,195/month. Apartments make up just over half of total rentals, with houses renting at a median of $1,638/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Provo Bay rents fell 62.4% year over year to $1,295/month across 14 rentals, while Rock Canyon dropped 60.5% to $590/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 6.0% slip and show localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Provo

$1,175/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Provo is $1,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Provo

223

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Provo 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 Provo, UT

Average rent prices in Provo have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Provo, UT

Rent prices in Provo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Provo is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,637. 1-bedroom apartments in Provo run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$825

3%

19%

1 bedroom

$950

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

16%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,195

9%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

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

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

Provo

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Provo, UT is 35% lower than the median rent in American Fork, UT.

Cost of living in Provo, 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 Provo, UT

742 N 500 W #206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Park apartment for rent in Provo

Fehlman Leasing - 206

742 N 500 W #206, Provo, UT 84601

Studio

0 baths

$300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Academy Arms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.7

Good

Academy Arms Apartments

469 N 100 E, Provo, UT 84606

2 beds

2 baths

$325–$395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
151 E 300 N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Joaquin townhouse for rent in Provo

Stonebridge II #3 - Shared Small 1

151 E 300 N, Provo, UT 84606

3 beds

2 baths

$325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
609 N Seven Peaks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foot Hills townhouse for rent in Provo

Highland Park #23 - Shared 2

609 N Seven Peaks Blvd, Provo, UT 84606

2 beds

3.5 baths

$335

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Provo, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the Provo rental market.

How much is rent in Provo?

The average rent in Provo is $1,175 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Provo?

Average rent prices in Provo have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Provo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Provo is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Provo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Provo are Joaquin ($530/mo), Little Rock Canyon ($570/mo), and Foot Hills ($577/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Provo?

To comfortably afford rent in Provo, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Provo, while January sees the highest prices, creating a 10.3% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. December stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand.

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).

Apartments for rent in American Fork