True Cost of Renting in St George
St George is Utah's fastest-growing city, anchored by its position as the gateway to Zion National Park (45 min) and Snow Canyon State Park (15 min). The combination of Dixie State University (now Utah Tech University), a massive retiree influx, and remote workers escaping California winters has driven some of Utah's sharpest rent increases. It's warmer than SLC but still has mild winters compared to the low desert.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Downtown St George
- Studio:
- $1,100/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,350/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,900/mo
Historic downtown near Tabernacle Street; improving restaurant and arts scene. Utah Tech University campus is adjacent. Mix of older and newer apartment buildings. Rocky Mountain Power electric applies. Summer AC costs are real but not as severe as Las Vegas.
Bloomington / South St George
- 1 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,000/mo
Suburban growth corridor south of Downtown; newer apartment complexes with resort-style amenities. Car-dependent. Popular with retirees and remote workers. Higher-end units with better AC efficiency.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Water
- St George City Water
- Internet
- Frontier Fiber, Spectrum, Rise Broadband
Commute & Transportation
I-15 connects St George to Las Vegas (120 miles south, 1.5 hrs) and Salt Lake City (305 miles north, 4 hrs). There is no rail transit. Utah Tech University is the major local employer. Washington County School District and Intermountain Health St George Regional Medical Center are significant employers. Most St George employment is local — it does not function as a suburb of any larger city.
Rental Market Overview
St George has seen some of Utah's sharpest rent increases, with rents rising 35–45% between 2020 and 2023 driven by retiree in-migration, remote worker relocation, and limited apartment supply in the geographically constrained valley. Rocky Mountain Power rates are moderate. Summer cooling costs are real (budget $120–160/mo) but not as extreme as Las Vegas. The explosive population growth has strained water resources — Washington County is working on the Lake Powell Pipeline, a controversial long-term solution. Renters insurance averages $13–16/month.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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