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Average Rent in St. George, UT Rents rising 9.6% YoY🔺 4th priciest in UT

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 189,827

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, CensusMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

St. George, UT has rental prices ranging from $1,146/month to $2,494/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,166/month — 17% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $76,411/year, spending $1,166/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How St. George Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,485/month, St. George ranks #4 most expensive of the 25 cities tracked in Utah — pricier than 92% of all US cities in our data.

The St. George Rental Market

The St. George, UT area has a population of about 189,827 and 27% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in St. George, UT have risen by $130/month (9.6%) over the past year, from $1,355 to $1,485. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in St. George, UT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $46,640. The local median household income of $76,411 exceeds that threshold by $29,771, making St. George relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$1,146
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$1,166
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,485
9.6% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,976
Average
4 Bedrooms
$2,494
Average
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Is St. George, UT Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$59,400/year
Local median income: $76,411
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,485/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in UTlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Salt Lake City$1,243$1,453$1,748$2,348
Provo$1,164$1,171$1,355$1,899
Ogden$1,158$1,237$1,532$2,055
Tooele County$861$917$1,203$1,649
Iron County$782$895$1,098$1,539
Box Elder County$694$870$1,012$1,418

Rent or Buy in St. George?

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Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real St. George data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,485/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,485/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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