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Provo, UT

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

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Nestled between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains, Provo combines scenic beauty with a thriving community atmosphere. Home to Brigham Young University, this city of over 115,000 residents offers diverse neighborhoods and recreational opportunities. The rental market remains stable, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,198 monthly, showing a slight decrease of 0.2% over the past year.

Downtown Provo features local shops and restaurants alongside landmarks like the restored Provo City Library at Academy Square. The Utah Valley Convention Center and Covey Center for the Arts host performances and events throughout the year. Community celebrations include the Freedom Festival and Festival Latinoamericano, bringing residents together for music, food, and cultural activities.

The city's location provides easy access to outdoor recreation, from hiking trails in Rock Canyon to water sports on Utah Lake. In winter, nearby ski resorts offer world-class slopes. The growing technology sector has brought new employment opportunities, while BYU's presence contributes to the city's educational resources. With its mountain views, cultural attractions, and convenient amenities, Provo offers residents a blend of outdoor adventure and city living.

Explore the City

There are many shopping options in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.

The Downtown Provo neighborhood offers easy access to fly fishing on the Provo River.

Exchange Park, located in the Rivergrove neighborhood, provides great bike trails.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Provo, UT is $1,198 for a studio, $1,194 for one bedroom, $1,463 for two bedrooms, and $2,179 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Provo has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,194/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$1,913/month
1,583 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,224/month
822 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,073/month
850 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Provo, UT is 2.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Provo is 4.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,194 - $2,179. You can expect to pay 3.8% less for groceries, 19.9% less for utilities, and 3.6% 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

Rock Canyon School

Public

Grades K-6

536 Students

Canyon Crest School

Public

Grades K-6

474 Students

Westridge School

Public

Grades K-6

623 Students

Provost School

Public

Grades K-6

470 Students

Eschool@Provo School District

Public

Grades K-12

2,433 Students

Centennial Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,094 Students

Provo High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,988 Students

Dixon Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

936 Students

East Bay Post High School

Public

Grades 7-12

58 Students

Timpview High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,341 Students

Eschool@Provo School District

Public

Grades K-12

2,433 Students

Provo High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,988 Students

East Bay Post High School

Public

Grades 7-12

58 Students

Oak Springs School

Public

Grades K-12

41 Students

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.