Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT

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Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT Area Guide

Collegiate energy and small-town charm in Utah’s high desert

Public • College Town • Historic • Nature • Outdoors • Desert • Scenic •

Perched in the mountains and high desert at the southwest corner of the state, Southern Utah University provides a stimulating academic environment amid some of the nation’s most breathtaking natural surroundings. In addition to a heavy focus on liberal arts, community service is integrated into the curriculum, pushing students to engage with the greater Cedar City community. Every fall, the university hosts the popular Utah Shakespeare Festival at Englestad Shakespeare Theatre and other campus venues. Living near SSU puts you right in the heart of Cedar City. Many of the apartments, condos, and houses closest to the university are quite affordable, making it easy to live within walking distance without breaking the bank. Downtown is only a few blocks to the east, making it easy to take advantage of the city’s best shopping, dining, and nightlife. Some of the best natural areas in the Southwest are practically in your backyard, with Zion National Park, Dixie National Forest, and the Grand Canyon all just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar City, UT is $738 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $1,254 for two bedrooms, and $1,490 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar City has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $738/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,073/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 848 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,254/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,490/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100
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Schools

Iron Springs School

Public

Grades K-5

619 Students

8/10

Three Peaks School

Public

Grades K-5

643 Students

7/10

Cedar South School

Public

Grades K-5

565 Students

7/10

Fiddlers Canyon School

Public

Grades K-5

544 Students

7/10

Cedar North School

Public

Grades K-5

636 Students

6/10

Canyon View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

989 Students

8/10

Cedar Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,115 Students

7/10

Success Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

181 Students

9/10

Cedar City High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,366 Students

8/10

Canyon View High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,123 Students

6/10

Launch High

Public

Grades 9-12

195 Students

6/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
  • Ashdown Gorge Wilderness

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Southern Utah University

The Henley Apartments

The Henley Apartments

140 Cross Hollow Rd,
Cedar City, UT 84720

$1,433 - $1,828 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Annie Apartments

The Annie Apartments

840 S Main St,
Cedar City, UT 84720

$1,045 - $1,145

1 Bed

Cedar Pointe Student Housing

Cedar Pointe Student Housing

1055 W 400 N,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$650

1 Bed

Canyon View Homes

Canyon View Homes

780 W 1125 N,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$1,195

3 Beds

242 N 900 W

242 N 900 W

242 N 900 W,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$1,100 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

1148 Northfield Rd

1148 Northfield Rd

1148 Northfield Rd,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$425 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 6 Month Lease

1177 Northfield Rd

1177 Northfield Rd

1177 Northfield Rd,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$1,425 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

370 W 1425 N

370 W 1425 N

370 W 1425 N,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$1,450 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

177 N 600 W

177 N 600 W

177 N 600 W,
Cedar City, UT 84720

$470 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Houses Near Southern Utah University

164 S 100 W

164 S 100 W,
Cedar City, UT 84720

$1,700 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 12 Month Lease

333 N 400 W

333 N 400 W,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$2,300 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1 Month Lease

126 N 1150 W

126 N 1150 W,
Cedar City, UT 84720

$450

2 Beds | 2 Baths

156 N 1150 W

156 N 1150 W,
Cedar City, UT 84720

$1,500

3 Beds | 1 Bath

303 N 400 W

303 N 400 W,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$925

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths

330 N 900 W

330 N 900 W,
Cedar City, UT 84721

$1,195

2 Beds | 2 Baths

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† 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.

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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 2026.

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