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Provo, UT

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Admire towering mountains, scenic views, and a welcoming community in Provo

Lakefront Mountains Scenic University Parks Golf Affordable

Discover affordable apartment rentals in this scenic, mountainous region of Utah. Provo is a lively city on the banks of Utah Lake, Utah’s largest freshwater lake, and Provo Bay. Explore mountainous hiking trails, community parks, and incredible views.

Provo offers access to several interstate highways, as well as its own regional Provo Airport. Provo also houses Brigham Young University, a private school known for its picturesque campus and scenic views. Play a round of golf at either Riverside Country Club or East Bay Golf Course, and hike the Y Trail to reach the peak of Y Mountain for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding landscapes.

Visit Utah Lake State Park for fishing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, and campgrounds with indescribable mountain views. For even closer views of the mountains, visit Bicentennial Park and Rock Canyon Park. Between these two locations, you’ll enjoy a dog park, playgrounds, ponds, community events, and lush green lawns looking out onto the mountains!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Provo, UT is $1,142 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,453 for two bedrooms, and $1,944 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Provo has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,190/month
654 Sq Ft
House
$1,982/month
1,703 Sq Ft
Condo
$978/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Townhome
$722/month
354 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Provo, UT is 4.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Provo is 14.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,142 - $1,944. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 7.6% less for utilities, and 7.9% more for transportation.

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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Edgemont School

Public

Grades K-6

634 Students

9
out of 10

Westridge School

Public

Grades K-6

623 Students

8
out of 10

Canyon Crest School

Public

Grades K-6

474 Students

8
out of 10

Wasatch School

Public

Grades K-6

610 Students

7
out of 10

Rock Canyon School

Public

Grades K-6

536 Students

7
out of 10

Provo High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,988 Students

3
out of 10

Centennial Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,094 Students

3
out of 10

Dixon Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

936 Students

2
out of 10

Eschool@Provo School District

Public

Grades K-12

65 Students

Rating Unavailable

East Bay Post High School

Public

Grades 7-12

58 Students

Rating Unavailable

Timpview High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,341 Students

7
out of 10

Provo High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,988 Students

3
out of 10

Eschool@Provo School District

Public

Grades K-12

65 Students

Rating Unavailable

East Bay Post High School

Public

Grades 7-12

58 Students

Rating Unavailable

Oak Springs School

Public

Grades K-12

41 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
  • Derrick Planetarium
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Sundance Resort

Airports

  • Provo Municipal

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.