Utah County's median rent was $1,689 a month in 2025, according to the Census Bureau, up $77 from 2024. Among the county's large cities, Provo is the cheapest at $1,232 and Eagle Mountain the most expensive at $2,349, with Lehi ($2,078) and Orem ($1,632) in between. Across the smaller cities, Alpine, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Hills and Highland have the county's highest rents.
Figures are median gross rent (contract rent plus any utilities the tenant pays) from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey: the 2025 1-year estimates for the county and cities of 65,000 or more, and the 2020-2024 5-year estimates for every city, retrieved Nov. 9, 2026. Each is a survey estimate with a margin of error, shown below where it matters.
The big cities, 2025
| City | Median gross rent | Margin of error | Households renting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain | $2,349 | ±$670 | 19% |
| Lehi | $2,078 | ±$247 | 24% |
| Orem | $1,632 | ±$173 | 42% |
| Provo | $1,232 | ±$64 | 61% |
| Utah County | $1,689 | ±$66 | 32% |
| Utah statewide | $1,646 | ±$22 |
Eagle Mountain's margin is wide, so its true median could sit anywhere from about $1,680 to $3,020; Lehi's is tighter. Provo, home to BYU, has by far the largest share of renters and the lowest median.
Every Utah County city (2020-2024 average)
The 5-year estimates cover every city, at the cost of being older: they pool surveys from 2020 through 2024.
| City | Median gross rent | ± | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | $3,500+ | top-coded | 11% |
| Saratoga Springs | $2,256 | ±$128 | 15% |
| Cedar Hills | $2,179 | ±$220 | 11% |
| Highland | $2,166 | ±$298 | 8% |
| Genola | $2,071 | ±$796 | 12% |
| Eagle Mountain | $2,020 | ±$103 | 15% |
| Lehi | $1,964 | ±$98 | 25% |
| Vineyard | $1,834 | ±$51 | 55% |
| Woodland Hills | $1,750 | ±$1,083 | 8% |
| American Fork | $1,697 | ±$64 | 34% |
| Pleasant Grove | $1,689 | ±$49 | 34% |
| Salem | $1,592 | ±$423 | 6% |
| Springville | $1,572 | ±$69 | 28% |
| Lindon | $1,563 | ±$207 | 19% |
| Payson | $1,549 | ±$128 | 18% |
| Spanish Fork | $1,489 | ±$90 | 20% |
| Orem | $1,438 | ±$56 | 42% |
| Santaquin | $1,397 | ±$297 | 10% |
| Mapleton | $1,386 | ±$168 | 15% |
| Goshen | $1,332 | ±$317 | 25% |
| Provo | $1,193 | ±$23 | 61% |
The Census Bureau caps its published median at $3,500, so Alpine's real figure is at least that. Small towns with few renters, such as Genola, Woodland Hills and Salem, have margins so wide their medians can't be compared reliably with their neighbors'. Elk Ridge, Cedar Fort and Fairfield have too few renters for the Census to publish a median.
Rent by bedroom count
Utah County medians by unit size, 2025:
| Unit | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,452 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,323 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,448 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,852 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,274 |
| All units | $1,689 |
Studios edge out one-bedrooms in the county's median; the Census tables don't say why, so don't read it as studios being a worse deal everywhere.
What the numbers tell newcomers
- Provo is a renter's city. Six in ten households rent, more than anywhere else in the county, and the median mixes student apartments near campus with family rentals. A family-sized house in Provo costs far more than $1,232; see our guide to what rent costs in Provo.
- The north and west county is where rent is highest. Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Highland and Alpine have higher medians and, except Lehi, few renters.
- Vineyard is the exception in the north county. More than half its households rent, the highest share after Provo.
- The south county is cheaper. Spanish Fork, Payson, Santaquin and Mapleton all sit below the county median.
- Rents are rising. The county median rose from $1,612 in 2024 to $1,689 in 2025 in the 1-year estimates.
Why these numbers are lower than listings
The Census asks everyone who rents, including people who've been in the same apartment for years at an older rate, and it includes tenant-paid utilities. Listing sites show only units available today. Expect a new lease to cost more than the median, especially in Lehi and the north county. For neighborhood picks, see our Orem neighborhoods and Lehi neighborhoods guides.
Related guides
- What rent costs in Provo
- Cost of living in Provo
- Utah County cities by population
- Income-restricted apartments in Provo and Orem
- Utah County sales tax rates
- Utah County home values by city
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Sources
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- American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates, Table B25064 and B25003: Utah places, U.S. Census Bureau. Checked November 9, 2026.
- American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, Table B25064 and B25003: Utah places, U.S. Census Bureau. Checked November 9, 2026.
- American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates, Table B25031: Utah County, U.S. Census Bureau. Checked November 9, 2026.
- American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, Table B25064: Utah County, U.S. Census Bureau. Checked November 9, 2026.
