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. St George sits at a lower elevation than Salt Lake City or Provo, which means genuinely milder winters but summer highs that regularly clear 100°F — factor both ends of the seasonal swing into a utility budget here.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in St George: Common Questions

What is the average rent in St George?
One-bedroom apartments in St George range from $1,350/month in Downtown St George to $1,400/month in Bloomington / South St George. Two-bedroom units range from $1,900 to $2,000/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in St George?
In St George, electricity is provided by Rocky Mountain Power, water by St George City Water, and common internet providers include Frontier Fiber, Spectrum, Rise Broadband. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within St George.
What neighborhoods are affordable in St George?
Downtown St George is the most affordable of the 2 St George neighborhoods covered here, at $1,350/month for a one-bedroom — $50 less than Bloomington / South St George, roughly a 4% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is St George expensive to rent in?
Across the 2 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in St George runs about $1,375/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. 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. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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