Rent in St. George, UT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,575$18,900 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,657 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in St. George, UT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in St. George, UT by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $14,520 | $48,400 | $23.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,218 | $14,616 | $48,720 | $23.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,575 | $18,900 | $63,000 | $30.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,072 | $24,864 | $82,880 | $39.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,624 | $31,488 | $104,960 | $50.46/hr |
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Rent in St. George, UT: common questions
How much is rent going up in St. George, UT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,657 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $1,575. A one-bedroom goes from $1,218 to $1,267, a studio from $1,210 to $1,258.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in St. George, UT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,218 for a one-bedroom and $1,575 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,900 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in St. George, UT?
To keep a $1,575 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.29 an hour, or $63,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,218 takes $23.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in St. George, UT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,210, one bedroom $1,218, two $1,575, three $2,072 and four $2,624 a month.
Is rent affordable in St. George, UT?
For the typical household, earning $76,508 a year ($6,376 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,575 takes 24.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,575 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $63,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.29 an hour.