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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

Tree-lined streets and gorgeous mountain views are everywhere in Orem, an idyllic Utah community just north of Provo. The location makes it easy to take advantage of the many nearby ski and golf resorts, with just enough distance to preserve the quiet hometown feel. There’s also no shortage of family-friendly indoor entertainment, including rock climbing and ice skating, from your new Orem apartment. Orem is home to Utah Valley University, and Brigham Young University sits just southeast of the city limits.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Orem, UT is $1,224 for a studio, $1,333 for one bedroom, $1,493 for two bedrooms, and $1,812 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orem has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,333/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,079/month
1,853 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,394/month
1,263 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,497/month
1,224 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Orem, UT is 2.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Orem is 11.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,224 - $1,812. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 6.8% less for utilities, and 7.4% 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

8
out of 10

Foothill School

Public

Grades PK-6

582 Students

8
out of 10

Orem School

Public

Grades PK-6

716 Students

7
out of 10

Bonneville School

Public

Grades PK-6

566 Students

6
out of 10

Northridge School

Public

Grades PK-6

462 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeridge Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

1,388 Students

4
out of 10

Canyon View Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

1,112 Students

4
out of 10

Orem Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

961 Students

3
out of 10

South Region Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Timpanogos High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,365 Students

6
out of 10

Orem High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,287 Students

6
out of 10

Mountain View High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,508 Students

3
out of 10

East Shore Online

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

South Region Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

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 June 2025.