Studio Apartment Rent in Cedar City, UT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cedar City, Utah as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,473 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cedar City
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cedar City
Compare Cedar City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal | $660 |
| 2 | Logan | $850 |
| 3 | Cedar City (this page) | $865 |
| 4 | Tooele | $940 |
| 5 | Heber City | $970 |
| 6 | Ogden | $1,017 |
| 7 | Hurricane | $1,020 |
| 8 | Provo | $1,047 |
| 9 | South Salt Lake | $1,050 |
| 10 | Orem | $1,133 |
| 11 | Saint George | $1,150 |
| 12 | Spanish Fork | $1,160 |
| 13 | Bountiful | $1,170 |
| 14 | Murray | $1,170 |
| 15 | Washington | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $1,740 |
| 2 | Saratoga Springs | $1,650 |
| 3 | Sandy | $1,630 |
| 4 | Park City | $1,625 |
| 5 | South Jordan | $1,580 |
| 6 | Eagle Mountain | $1,580 |
| 7 | Vineyard | $1,510 |
| 8 | Lehi | $1,510 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | $1,500 |
| 10 | Draper | $1,490 |
| 11 | Herriman | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kearns | $1,470 |
| 13 | Cottonwood Heights | $1,430 |
| 14 | Millcreek | $1,420 |
| 15 | Riverton | $1,410 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cedar City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cedar City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane, UT | 44.1 mi | $1,020 | +$155 (+18%) |
| Washington, UT | 45.6 mi | $1,170 | +$305 (+35%) |
| Saint George, UT | 50.2 mi | $1,150 | +$285 (+33%) |
| Ivins, UT | 52.7 mi | $1,270 | +$405 (+47%) |
| Santa Clara, UT | 53.5 mi | $1,500 | +$635 (+73%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 88.3 mi | $774 | $-91 (-11%) |
| Boulder City, NV | 164.3 mi | $1,180 | +$315 (+36%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 169.9 mi | $1,382 | +$517 (+60%) |
| Henderson, NV | 174.7 mi | $1,545 | +$680 (+79%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 178.3 mi | $1,403 | +$538 (+62%) |
Studio rent in Cedar City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cedar City?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cedar City, Utah is $865 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,473.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cedar City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,600 ($2,883/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cedar City's studio median of $865 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cedar City rank for studio rent in Utah?
Among the 47 cities in Utah with studio data, Cedar City ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cedar City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesquite ($774).