Studio Apartment Rent in Payson, UT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Payson, Utah as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,573 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Payson
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 Payson
Compare Payson'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 | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Payson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Payson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fork, UT | 11.3 mi | $1,160 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Springville, UT | 20.9 mi | $1,190 | — |
| Provo, UT | 21.1 mi | $1,047 | $-143 (-12%) |
| Orem, UT | 23.8 mi | $1,133 | $-57 (-5%) |
| Vineyard, UT | 24 mi | $1,510 | +$320 (+27%) |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 29.4 mi | $1,650 | +$460 (+39%) |
| Eagle Mountain, UT | 31.9 mi | $1,580 | +$390 (+33%) |
| Lehi, UT | 33.2 mi | $1,510 | +$320 (+27%) |
| Pleasant Grove, UT | 33.5 mi | $1,250 | +$60 (+5%) |
| American Fork, UT | 35.5 mi | $1,370 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Draper, UT | 38.9 mi | $1,490 | +$300 (+25%) |
| Riverton, UT | 40.2 mi | $1,410 | +$220 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Payson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Payson?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Payson, Utah is $1,190 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,573.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Payson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Payson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Payson's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Payson rank for studio rent in Utah?
Among the 47 cities in Utah with studio data, Payson ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Payson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Spanish Fork ($1,160), Provo ($1,047), Orem ($1,133).