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Saint George

·20th most expensive in Utah·Saint George rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,825/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$137
Falling (Monthly)
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Saint George · $1,825
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
Good value
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Rents are 9% below what Saint George's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,825/mo
Expected by trend
$2,015/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,985
4 BR+
$2,505
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,825 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,900/yr
At $1,825/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Saint George, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,466 → $1,825
up 24.5%

Rent in Saint George, UT has climbed 24.5% since 2021, going from about $1,466 per month to roughly $1,825 today. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Saint George is $1,825/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,985/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint George ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint George an affordable city for renters?

Saint George is considered moderate for renters. At $1,825/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint George slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Saint George?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,825/mo in Saint George.

Is rent going up or down in Saint George?

Rent in Saint George has increased 6.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Saint George neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Saint George are 84770 ($1,741/mo), and 84790 ($1,881/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Saint George is $1,825/mo.

How does Saint George rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Saint George is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #20 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,825/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saint George?

Mesquite is nearby and more affordable at $1,354/mo, which is $471 less than Saint George.

How does Saint George rent compare to the national average?

Saint George's median rent of $1,825/mo is $137 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #20 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,825/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.55%
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