Studio Apartment Rent in Orem, UT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Orem, Utah as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,520 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Orem
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 Orem
Compare Orem's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal | $660 |
| 2 | Tremonton | $720 |
| 3 | Logan | $850 |
| 4 | Cedar City | $865 |
| 5 | Tooele | $940 |
| 6 | Heber City | $970 |
| 7 | Ogden | $1,017 |
| 8 | Hurricane | $1,020 |
| 9 | Provo | $1,047 |
| 10 | South Salt Lake | $1,050 |
| 11 | Washington Terrace | $1,110 |
| 12 | Orem (this page) | $1,133 |
| 13 | Saint George | $1,150 |
| 14 | Spanish Fork | $1,160 |
| 15 | Bountiful | $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 Orem.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Orem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard, UT | 3 mi | $1,510 | +$377 (+33%) |
| Provo, UT | 5.9 mi | $1,047 | $-86 (-8%) |
| Pleasant Grove, UT | 9.9 mi | $1,250 | +$117 (+10%) |
| American Fork, UT | 11.8 mi | $1,370 | +$237 (+21%) |
| Spanish Fork, UT | 12.5 mi | $1,160 | +$27 (+2%) |
| Lehi, UT | 14.1 mi | $1,510 | +$377 (+33%) |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 14.5 mi | $1,650 | +$517 (+46%) |
| Springville, UT | 17.2 mi | $1,190 | +$57 (+5%) |
| Draper, UT | 17.8 mi | $1,490 | +$357 (+32%) |
| Sandy, UT | 20.2 mi | $1,630 | +$497 (+44%) |
| Eagle Mountain, UT | 20.3 mi | $1,580 | +$447 (+39%) |
| Riverton, UT | 21.2 mi | $1,410 | +$277 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Orem — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Orem?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Orem, Utah is $1,133 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,520.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Orem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,320 ($3,777/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orem expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Orem's studio median of $1,133 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orem rank for studio rent in Utah?
Among the 49 cities in Utah with studio data, Orem ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Orem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Provo ($1,047).