StayRentalsStayRentals

Average Rent in Utah

Rental market overview for Utah, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,210

Median Income

$85,121

Rent Burden

-211480345.0%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Utah Rental Market Overview

Utah has approximately 331 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 19.0% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,210, which is 11% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 16.1%%, the Utah rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Richmond: median rent of $792, median income of $84,511, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.9%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Providence: median rent of $1,350, median income of $98,454, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.1%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Beaver: median rent of $953, median income of $80,313, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Highland: median rent of $2,122, median income of $166,429, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Wellsville: median rent of $845, median income of $102,581, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • East Basin: median rent of $3,501, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • West Bountiful: median rent of $1,574, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Maeser: median rent of $728, with a rent burden of approximately 42.3%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Gunnison: median rent of $1,085, with a rent burden of approximately 37.8%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Kamas: median rent of $1,280, with a rent burden of approximately 36.5%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Renting in Utah: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Utah. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Utah may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Utah Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Utah are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Utah

    331 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Salt Lake City201,269$1,25428.9%N/A
    West Valley City138,868$1,36030.4%N/A
    West Jordan116,383$1,48931.5%N/A
    Provo114,400$1,08931.3%N/A
    Orem97,100$1,29028.6%N/A
    St. George96,174$1,33531.0%N/A
    Sandy95,635$1,64027.6%N/A
    Ogden86,754$1,05627.1%N/A
    Layton81,726$1,31427.7%N/A
    South Jordan78,118$1,67927.9%N/A
    Lehi77,110$1,68125.1%N/A
    Millcreek63,520$1,35128.7%N/A
    Taylorsville59,729$1,34528.2%N/A
    Herriman55,301$1,70229.9%N/A
    Logan53,246$97629.3%N/A
    Draper50,635$1,73527.2%N/A
    Murray50,041$1,37628.9%N/A
    Eagle Mountain46,109$1,74023.2%N/A
    Bountiful45,353$1,41029.0%N/A
    Riverton44,864$1,66528.1%N/A
    Spanish Fork42,694$1,30827.5%N/A
    Saratoga Springs40,391$2,06130.7%N/A
    Roy39,064$1,37627.9%N/A
    Pleasant Grove37,453$1,41026.4%N/A
    Kearns metro township36,862$1,68032.6%N/A
    Tooele36,315$1,11728.5%N/A
    Cedar City35,812$93427.9%N/A
    Midvale35,609$1,37929.3%N/A
    Springville35,195$1,36728.0%N/A
    American Fork33,986$1,58327.8%N/A
    Cottonwood Heights33,257$1,54725.9%N/A
    Syracuse32,798$2,04431.6%N/A
    Kaysville32,714$1,34219.7%N/A
    Clearfield32,369$1,37229.9%N/A
    Holladay31,563$1,50526.3%N/A
    Magna metro township29,275$1,46334.3%N/A
    Washington29,161$1,32823.4%N/A
    South Salt Lake26,315$1,19028.4%N/A
    Farmington24,463$1,44627.8%N/A
    Clinton23,389$1,71022.6%N/A
    North Salt Lake21,875$1,50726.8%N/A
    Payson21,529$1,25829.9%N/A
    North Ogden21,065$1,41927.1%N/A
    Hurricane20,609$1,14734.2%N/A
    Brigham City19,602$87225.8%N/A
    Highland19,267$2,12217.4%N/A
    West Haven18,334$1,55327.1%N/A
    South Ogden17,476$1,25230.7%N/A
    Bluffdale17,460$1,66329.8%N/A
    Heber16,943$1,41530.3%N/A
    Centerville16,740$1,46224.5%N/A
    Santaquin14,463$1,12221.0%N/A
    Smithfield13,658$1,05019.4%N/A
    Grantsville12,939$96425.0%N/A
    Vineyard12,663$1,72930.7%N/A
    Mapleton11,756$1,18432.3%N/A
    Lindon11,478$1,38929.9%N/A
    Woods Cross11,432$1,41725.2%N/A
    West Point11,226$1,54118.6%N/A
    North Logan10,981$1,41333.0%N/A
    Pleasant View10,942$1,39536.3%N/A
    Stansbury Park10,512$1,94818.4%N/A
    Tremonton10,273$1,02024.5%N/A
    Alpine10,260$2,81432.4%N/A
    Vernal10,141$78622.8%N/A
    Cedar Hills9,977$1,89433.5%N/A
    Hyrum9,680$95327.6%N/A
    Salem9,467$1,48126.8%N/A
    Riverdale9,313$1,26728.4%N/A
    Washington Terrace9,220$1,08525.3%N/A
    Ivins9,174$1,49724.7%N/A
    Hooper9,080N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Summit Park8,708$2,38827.7%N/A
    Providence8,418$1,35017.1%N/A
    Park City8,379$1,76523.4%N/A
    Richfield8,213$75624.9%N/A
    Price8,174$80032.8%N/A
    South Weber7,939$2,00023.2%N/A
    Plain City7,873$2,15526.8%N/A
    Farr West7,747$83624.6%N/A
    Santa Clara7,625$1,81332.0%N/A
    Enoch7,563$1,11231.3%N/A
    Nibley7,373$1,44932.7%N/A
    Harrisville6,909$1,32830.3%N/A
    Roosevelt6,884$85524.4%N/A
    Nephi6,507$1,04021.5%N/A
    Midway6,019$3,35831.2%N/A
    Fruit Heights6,018$1,64025.9%N/A
    West Bountiful5,905$1,57451.0%N/A
    Ephraim5,739$90727.5%N/A
    Snyderville5,730$2,07425.8%N/A
    Perry5,579$1,04220.8%N/A
    White City metro township5,562$1,32825.7%N/A
    Sunset5,443$1,04626.0%N/A
    Moab5,329$96327.2%N/A
    Hyde Park5,264$1,05522.7%N/A
    Kanab4,817$1,13831.7%N/A
    Elk Ridge4,658N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    La Verkin4,360$1,15334.0%N/A
    Morgan4,173$1,18018.8%N/A
    Maeser4,126$72842.3%N/A
    Wellsville4,078$84518.3%N/A
    Mount Pleasant3,676$1,00325.9%N/A
    East Basin3,646$3,50151.0%N/A
    Mountain Green3,646$1,96921.5%N/A
    Delta3,636$1,02534.4%N/A
    Beaver3,587$95317.3%N/A
    Gunnison3,516$1,08537.8%N/A
    Manti3,474$1,04231.2%N/A
    Blanding3,345$88128.8%N/A
    Erda3,124N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Parowan3,036$1,00231.8%N/A
    Richmond2,926$79214.9%N/A
    Naples2,801$1,29721.8%N/A
    Fillmore2,572$71320.4%N/A
    Monroe2,530$84428.1%N/A
    Salina2,500$79424.4%N/A
    Helper2,482$78321.1%N/A
    Kamas2,411$1,28036.5%N/A
    Monticello2,393$1,16021.0%N/A
    River Heights2,236$1,00622.5%N/A
    Lewiston2,185$85221.4%N/A
    Huntington2,079$62927.4%N/A
    Marriott-Slaterville2,041$1,32923.4%N/A
    Toquerville2,034$1,37520.8%N/A
    Coalville2,014$1,20729.9%N/A
    Duchesne1,883$96819.3%N/A
    Millville1,827$79519.5%N/A
    Benson1,816$94626.4%N/A
    Milford1,786$90620.4%N/A
    Willard1,753$1,41726.3%N/A
    Oakley1,744$2,50020.0%N/A
    Mona1,742N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Silver Summit1,703$2,53822.5%N/A
    Panguitch1,702$79114.6%N/A
    Ballard1,700$1,02938.8%N/A
    Genola1,648$91313.6%N/A
    Wolf Creek1,642$2,52251.0%N/A
    Uintah1,611$1,17314.9%N/A
    Honeyville1,601$1,04033.8%N/A
    Elwood1,598$1,30019.5%N/A
    Francis1,573$1,43821.7%N/A
    South Willard1,548$1,57824.1%N/A
    Wellington1,506$77624.5%N/A
    Emigration Canyon metro township1,503$1,50028.0%N/A
    Mendon1,475$72221.8%N/A
    East Carbon1,441$82036.8%N/A
    Carbonville1,366$74721.3%N/A
    Ferron1,360$60335.3%N/A
    Centerfield1,353$77543.4%N/A
    Mantua1,348$1,16722.1%N/A
    Castle Dale1,347$69334.1%N/A
    Orangeville1,340$79935.1%N/A
    Fountain Green1,334$1,00027.5%N/A
    Woodland Hills1,329$2,66727.5%N/A
    Fairview1,288$90022.5%N/A
    Riverside1,283N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    West Mountain1,267N/A9.0%N/A
    Moroni1,259$70826.7%N/A
    Lake Shore1,235$1,11813.4%N/A
    Apple Valley1,233N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Liberty1,216N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wendover1,163$57918.4%N/A
    Spring City1,108$1,04520.9%N/A
    Hildale1,076$1,08319.5%N/A
    Spring Glen1,070$75630.6%N/A
    Hideout1,066$1,31029.3%N/A
    Thatcher1,056N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Copperton metro township1,017$1,36619.3%N/A
    Daniel1,007$1,18827.9%N/A
    West Wood967N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Randolph966$64419.3%N/A
    Minersville920$91223.8%N/A
    Stockton915$69212.5%N/A
    Central902N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Newton901$62813.5%N/A
    Aurora898$78123.0%N/A
    Eden885N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Goshen865$1,03213.8%N/A
    Rocky Ridge859$57713.2%N/A
    Benjamin848$1,13820.5%N/A
    Redmond846$85017.8%N/A
    Paradise830$1,00036.3%N/A
    Dammeron Valley817N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Eureka809$82538.8%N/A
    Leeds798$1,69414.3%N/A
    Oak City795N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hinckley790$89817.6%N/A
    Green River788$75331.8%N/A
    Elsinore788$85020.3%N/A
    Bear River City779$1,63631.8%N/A
    Levan779N/A45.0%N/A
    Corinne777N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Enterprise772N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hoytsville769$68421.3%N/A
    Annabella766N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Oljato-Monument Valley729N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Central Valley713$1,10427.9%N/A
    Timber Lakes710N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Henefer708$76412.7%N/A
    Granite703N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Virgin690$87024.4%N/A
    Navajo Mountain663$6859.0%N/A
    Paragonah663$1,08621.3%N/A
    Clarkston659N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fielding658$87227.5%N/A
    Escalante657$88237.5%N/A
    Orderville636$1,01620.6%N/A
    Kanosh621N/A16.1%N/A
    Marion617N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Myton616$84019.5%N/A
    Glenwood608N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Palmyra602N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Loa595$7959.0%N/A
    Big Water574$1,28816.6%N/A
    Trenton567$63813.8%N/A
    Joseph558$1,01118.4%N/A
    Spanish Valley545N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Avon539N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Garden City530$86722.1%N/A
    Tropic524N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Marysvale524N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Holden518$1,10017.5%N/A
    Spring Lake517$97136.6%N/A
    Cleveland501$68033.3%N/A
    Sigurd498N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Amalga494$2,19332.0%N/A
    Elmo487$65928.2%N/A
    Huntsville480$1,12114.2%N/A
    Cove475N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fort Duchesne472$6309.0%N/A
    Woodland471$94727.3%N/A
    Neola470N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Springdale454N/A23.9%N/A
    Charleston438$1,45023.1%N/A
    Rush Valley437$1,07922.1%N/A
    Altamont434N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Circleville431$74515.6%N/A
    Deseret427N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mayfield416N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bicknell413$1,03814.9%N/A
    Castle Valley409N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Scipio400$86314.4%N/A
    Dugway394$1,03511.2%N/A
    Veyo381N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Alta376N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glendale375N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Emery373N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wales371$78618.8%N/A
    Kingston362N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Plymouth357N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    New Harmony356N/A9.0%N/A
    Sterling355N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Boulder352$76822.5%N/A
    Aneth342$79414.5%N/A
    Fayette339$54226.7%N/A
    Jensen338N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Newcastle335N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Alton331$88822.5%N/A
    Manila330N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kanarraville327N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Laketown320N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wanship320N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Howell315N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Elberta312N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pine Valley310N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Leamington303N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Brighton299N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wallsburg289N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Deweyville288N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Junction288N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Henrieville286N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Peter276N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Montezuma Creek272N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    La Sal270N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cannonville265$63619.1%N/A
    Woodruff262N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Halchita256N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Koosharem251$65712.1%N/A
    Snowville247N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Meadow244$92531.3%N/A
    Bluebell242N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cornish236$8109.0%N/A
    Summit234N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bryce Canyon City229N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Vernon228$1,00025.0%N/A
    Hobble Creek226N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Torrey219N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Teasdale217N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hanksville217N/A15.7%N/A
    Portage209$1,10437.3%N/A
    Lyman200N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Whiterocks191N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sutherland185N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rockville180$1,22927.7%N/A
    Tabiona156$72535.8%N/A
    Cedar Fort154$88814.4%N/A
    Hatch131N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bluff123N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Garden123N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Samak122N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lynndyl119N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cache105N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Independence100N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kenilworth95N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tselakai Dezza89N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Antimony88N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Peoa87N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Interlaken84N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Echo79N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fairfield78N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Flaming Gorge69N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Randlett62N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Clawson61N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Brian Head60N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    White Mesa60N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lapoint48N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fremont47N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sundance47N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Scofield43N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Ophir41N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dutch John37N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Oasis30N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Clear Creek24N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Beryl Junction23N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mexican Hat22N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cedar Highlands19N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bonanza0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Halls Crossing0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Modena0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Thompson Springs0N/A-666666666.0%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
  • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.