Average Rent in Provo, UT (2026)

Typical asking rent in Provo is $1,518. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,482 to $1,699, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of September 2026.

Median rent
$1,518
Average rent
$1,566
Lowest ZIP
$1,482
Highest ZIP
$1,699

Rent by ZIP code in Provo

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
84604Utah County$1,699+12%
84606Utah County$1,5180%
84601Utah County$1,482-2%

Rent by bedroom count in Provo

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Utah County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,186-5.6%
1 bedroom$1,192-5.8%
2 bedroom$1,363-6.6%
3 bedroom$1,887-7.1%
4 bedroom$2,278-7.0%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Provo?

Typical rent across Utah County is $1,773 as of September 2026. That is up 1.8% from a year earlier and up 14.9% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Utah CountyChange
2021$1,599+15.9%
2022$1,682+5.2%
2023$1,731+2.9%
2024$1,744+0.7%
2025$1,750+0.3%
2026 (through September)$1,773+1.3%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Provo rent questions

What is the average rent in Provo, UT?
Typical asking rent in Provo is $1,518 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,482 to $1,699.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Provo?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Utah County is $1,363 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,192 and a three bedroom is $1,887. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Provo?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Utah County is $1,773 as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Provo?
ZIP 84601 has the lowest typical asking rent in Provo at $1,482 a month, compared with $1,518 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Provo?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Provo rent of $1,518, that is about $4,554 a month, or $54,648 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Provo sits in the Provo-Orem, UT metro area.

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Would a rental in Provo cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Provo median rent of $1,518 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.