The Freehand
1555 N Canyon Rd,
Provo, UT 84604
$1,159 - $1,629
Studio - 2 Beds
Provo
Provo, UT Area Guide
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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Provo, UT is $1,197 for a studio, $1,198 for one bedroom, $1,466 for two bedrooms, and $2,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Provo has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,198/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$1,776/month
1,682 Sq Ft
Condo
$991/month
864 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,450/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Provo, UT is 2.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Provo is 3.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,197 - $2,138. You can expect to pay 4.0% less for groceries, 20.0% less for utilities, and 4.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Provo, UT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
60
/ 100
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.
Some Transit
40
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
67
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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2,433 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
- Derrick Planetarium
- Utah Lake State Park
- Sundance Resort
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- 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 February 2026.