Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Provo, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Provo, UT rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,225/month. Renters today are paying $24 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.4% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Provo sits 36.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 223 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Provo run around $1,065/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. Apartments make up 51.3% of total rentals, renting for a median of $1,145/month, while houses rent for $2,000/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Provo Bay and Tree Streets neighborhoods saw rents fall by 56.2% year over year to $1,550/month and $1,050/month respectively, while Sherwood Hills dropped 51.4% to $1,650/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.4% slip and show significant local variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Provo

$1,225/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Provo is $1,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Provo

223

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Provo 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 Provo, UT

Average rent prices in Provo have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,145, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Provo run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,065

2%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,000

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,100

13%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,065

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

19%

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$1,225
decreased by37%

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 Provo, UT is 26% 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
Health6% lower
Housing2% higher
Transportation2% higher
Utilities20% lower

Discover rentals in Provo, UT

East Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.8

Good

East Pointe Apartments

274 N 500 E, Provo, UT 84606

2 beds

1 bath

$295–$395

Apartment for rent

Academy Arms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.7

Good

Academy Arms Apartments

469 N 100 E, Provo, UT 84606

2 beds

2 baths

$325–$395

Apartment for rent

547 En #DNL1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Joaquin house for rent in Provo

1 bed

1 bath

$415

House for rent

Available Aug 28

545 En #UPR1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Joaquin house for rent in Provo

1 bed

1 bath

$415

House for rent

Available Aug 28

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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 $1,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Provo?

Average rent prices in Provo have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Provo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Provo is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Provo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Provo are Foot Hills ($630/mo), Joaquin ($1,050/mo), and Maeser ($1,145/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Provo?

To comfortably afford rent in Provo, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Provo average around $930/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,280/month.

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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