How much does it cost to rent in Pleasant Grove, UT?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Pleasant Grove, UT is $1,758. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Pleasant Grove cheaper than other Utah cities?

Pleasant Grove falls in the middle range for Utah, ranking #24 out of 56 cities at $1,758/mo.

When was Pleasant Grove rent data last updated?

Pleasant Grove rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · UT

Pleasant Grove

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Pop. 37,852·24th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Pleasant Grove, UT

Median rent (all units)

$1,758/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$207

Rising (Monthly)

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Pleasant Grove · $1,758

More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Pleasant Grove's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,758/mo

Expected by trend

$1,753/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Pleasant Grove's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,250

1 BR

$1,260

2 BR

$1,460

3 BR

$2,050

4 BR+

$2,450

Research median

$1,460/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,096/yr

At $1,758/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Pleasant Grove, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,852

Median income

$101,073

Median age

27.8

Renters

34%

Age distribution

32.2%

27.9%

21.6%

Under 1832.2%

18–3427.9%

35–5421.6%

55–648.8%

65+9.5%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

82.2%

13.1%

White82.2%

Hispanic13.1%

Asian2.2%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

18.6%

35%

42%

No HS diploma4.4%

HS diploma18.6%

Some college35%

Bachelor's+42%

Housing tenure

66%

34%

Owner66%

Renter34%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Pleasant Grove, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,615 → $1,758

up 8.9%

Income

$81,850 → $101,073

up 23.5%

Population

37,228 → 37,852

up 1.7%

Renter share

32.8% → 34%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

41.1% → 42%

+0.9 pts

Median age

28.3 → 27.8

-0.5 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Pleasant Grove, UT has climbed by $143 per month, settling near $1,758 after starting the period at $1,615. Census figures show median household income at $101,073 today, compared with $81,850 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 14.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,228 to 37,852 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Pleasant Grove on your salary?

At $1,758/mo, how Pleasant Grove rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $90,701/yr · Rent = 23.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $64,397/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $74,179/yr · Rent = 28.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $132,586/yr · Rent = 15.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $169,411/yr · Rent = 12.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,298/yr · Rent = 35% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $54,442/yr · Rent = 38.7% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $67,104/yr · Rent = 31.4% income

stretched

By apartment size

Pleasant Grove rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pleasant Grove. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Pleasant Grove, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pleasant Grove is $1,758/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,050/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,073/yr), Pleasant Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasant Grove an affordable city for renters?

Pleasant Grove is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,758/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,073/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pleasant Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pleasant Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,758/mo in Pleasant Grove. The local median household income is $101,073/yr, meaning the typical Pleasant Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pleasant Grove?

Rent in Pleasant Grove has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pleasant Grove rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Pleasant Grove is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #24 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,758/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pleasant Grove?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pleasant Grove ($1,758/mo): Orem ($1,520/mo), American Fork ($1,689/mo), Cottonwood Heights ($1,693/mo).

What percentage of Pleasant Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of Pleasant Grove households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. Pleasant Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pleasant Grove rent compare to the national average?

Pleasant Grove's median rent of $1,758/mo is $207 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #24 out of 56 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,758/mo, rent takes ~21% of Pleasant Grove's median household income ($101,073/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pleasant Grove 21%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.55%

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