Orem

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Orem, UT

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Perfect for families or students seeking the small town lifestyle.

Outdoors Scenic Nature College Skiing Quiet Golf Family-Friendly

Nestled against the Wasatch Mountains, Orem combines outdoor recreation with city living. The city of over 106,000 residents offers various rental options throughout its neighborhoods, from apartments near Utah Valley University to residential communities throughout the city. The rental market currently shows one-bedroom units averaging $1,311, with a 0.9% decrease over the past year. The University district and the area near University Parkway provide convenient access to University Place mall and local dining.

Utah Valley University, the state's largest public university with over 43,000 students, influences the city's character. Residents enjoy access to mountain trails and the city's park system, including Palisade Park's splash pad. Local attractions include the annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival and performances at the SCERA Center for the Arts. With more than 20 public parks throughout Orem, residents can easily find outdoor spaces close to home. Located 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, Orem offers transportation options including the FrontRunner commuter rail and UVX bus rapid transit system, connecting residents throughout the region.

Explore the City

Palisades Park has a plethora of open green space.

Located near the Aspen neighborhood, Provo River Trail provides miles of scenic views.

Utah Lake is near the Northridge neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Orem, UT is $1,200 for a studio, $1,291 for one bedroom, $1,449 for two bedrooms, and $1,782 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orem has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,291/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,132/month
1,831 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,183/month
983 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,102/month
988 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Orem, UT is 0.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Orem is 7.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,200 - $1,782. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 16.1% less for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.

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Transportation

58

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.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

59

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

Orchard School

Public

Grades PK-6

710 Students

Foothill School

Public

Grades PK-6

582 Students

Orem School

Public

Grades PK-6

716 Students

Bonneville School

Public

Grades PK-6

566 Students

Northridge School

Public

Grades PK-6

462 Students

Lakeridge Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

1,388 Students

Canyon View Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

1,112 Students

Orem Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

961 Students

South Region Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

Timpanogos High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,365 Students

Orem High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,287 Students

Mountain View High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,508 Students

East Shore Online

Public

Grades 9-12

South Region Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

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 November 2025.