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

28.4%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Utah: 28.4% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

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Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Utah

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Utah by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Salt Lake City	$72,357	$1,254	28.9%
West Valley City	$81,719	$1,360	30.4%
West Jordan	$99,002	$1,489	31.5%
Provo	$57,943	$1,089	31.3%
Orem	$77,568	$1,290	28.6%
St. George	$69,333	$1,335	31.0%
Sandy	$108,165	$1,640	27.6%
Ogden	$66,226	$1,056	27.1%
Layton	$93,453	$1,314	27.7%
South Jordan	$119,822	$1,679	27.9%
Lehi	$117,243	$1,681	25.1%
Millcreek	$88,186	$1,351	28.7%
Taylorsville	$81,417	$1,345	28.2%
Herriman	$115,198	$1,702	29.9%
Logan	$52,473	$976	29.3%
Draper	$126,041	$1,735	27.2%
Murray	$81,693	$1,376	28.9%
Eagle Mountain	$100,837	$1,740	23.2%
Bountiful	$96,060	$1,410	29.0%
Riverton	$115,869	$1,665	28.1%
Spanish Fork	$93,989	$1,308	27.5%
Saratoga Springs	$117,005	$2,061	30.7%
Roy	$83,959	$1,376	27.9%
Pleasant Grove	$91,322	$1,410	26.4%
Kearns metro township	$79,334	$1,680	32.6%
Tooele	$84,225	$1,117	28.5%
Cedar City	$60,778	$934	27.9%
Midvale	$70,742	$1,379	29.3%
Springville	$84,699	$1,367	28.0%
American Fork	$90,490	$1,583	27.8%
Cottonwood Heights	$110,197	$1,547	25.9%
Syracuse	$125,602	$2,044	31.6%
Kaysville	$121,867	$1,342	19.7%
Clearfield	$69,889	$1,372	29.9%
Holladay	$106,099	$1,505	26.3%
Magna metro township	$79,934	$1,463	34.3%
Washington	$94,655	$1,328	23.4%
South Salt Lake	$57,125	$1,190	28.4%
Farmington	$115,278	$1,446	27.8%
Clinton	$102,712	$1,710	22.6%
North Salt Lake	$94,365	$1,507	26.8%
Payson	$81,387	$1,258	29.9%
North Ogden	$101,766	$1,419	27.1%
Hurricane	$64,182	$1,147	34.2%
Brigham City	$63,315	$872	25.8%
Highland	$166,429	$2,122	17.4%
West Haven	$92,425	$1,553	27.1%
South Ogden	$80,762	$1,252	30.7%
Bluffdale	$119,009	$1,663	29.8%
Heber	$98,934	$1,415	30.3%
Centerville	$113,697	$1,462	24.5%
Santaquin	$91,301	$1,122	21.0%
Smithfield	$87,175	$1,050	19.4%
Grantsville	$94,260	$964	25.0%
Vineyard	$94,018	$1,729	30.7%
Mapleton	$123,534	$1,184	32.3%
Lindon	$101,188	$1,389	29.9%
Woods Cross	$101,742	$1,417	25.2%
West Point	$114,801	$1,541	18.6%
North Logan	$80,597	$1,413	33.0%
Pleasant View	$121,086	$1,395	36.3%
Stansbury Park	$124,551	$1,948	18.4%
Tremonton	$67,335	$1,020	24.5%
Alpine	$161,602	$2,814	32.4%
Vernal	$58,869	$786	22.8%
Cedar Hills	$130,847	$1,894	33.5%
Hyrum	$75,951	$953	27.6%
Salem	$101,700	$1,481	26.8%
Riverdale	$73,642	$1,267	28.4%
Washington Terrace	$72,558	$1,085	25.3%
Ivins	$67,354	$1,497	24.7%
Summit Park	$171,408	$2,388	27.7%
Providence	$98,454	$1,350	17.1%
Park City	$132,315	$1,765	23.4%
Richfield	$70,477	$756	24.9%
Price	$47,724	$800	32.8%
South Weber	$130,769	$2,000	23.2%
Plain City	$120,250	$2,155	26.8%
Farr West	$108,862	$836	24.6%
Santa Clara	$91,625	$1,813	32.0%
Enoch	$74,438	$1,112	31.3%
Nibley	$100,108	$1,449	32.7%
Harrisville	$82,232	$1,328	30.3%
Roosevelt	$66,552	$855	24.4%
Nephi	$89,026	$1,040	21.5%
Midway	$130,648	$3,358	31.2%
Fruit Heights	$117,123	$1,640	25.9%
West Bountiful	$123,379	$1,574	51.0%
Ephraim	$70,677	$907	27.5%
Snyderville	$135,132	$2,074	25.8%
Perry	$97,259	$1,042	20.8%
White City metro township	$86,763	$1,328	25.7%
Sunset	$64,604	$1,046	26.0%
Moab	$52,385	$963	27.2%
Hyde Park	$93,306	$1,055	22.7%
Kanab	$70,737	$1,138	31.7%
La Verkin	$56,392	$1,153	34.0%
Morgan	$112,232	$1,180	18.8%
Maeser	$67,389	$728	42.3%
Wellsville	$102,581	$845	18.3%
Mount Pleasant	$61,441	$1,003	25.9%
East Basin	$172,614	$3,501	51.0%
Mountain Green	$140,192	$1,969	21.5%
Delta	$68,110	$1,025	34.4%
Beaver	$80,313	$953	17.3%
Gunnison	$64,514	$1,085	37.8%
Manti	$53,750	$1,042	31.2%
Blanding	$61,833	$881	28.8%
Parowan	$47,974	$1,002	31.8%
Richmond	$84,511	$792	14.9%
Naples	$87,679	$1,297	21.8%
Fillmore	$71,250	$713	20.4%
Monroe	$62,361	$844	28.1%
Salina	$61,742	$794	24.4%
Helper	$59,323	$783	21.1%
Kamas	$81,341	$1,280	36.5%
Monticello	$71,833	$1,160	21.0%
River Heights	$90,625	$1,006	22.5%
Lewiston	$71,857	$852	21.4%
Huntington	$66,833	$629	27.4%
Marriott-Slaterville	$82,098	$1,329	23.4%
Toquerville	$87,344	$1,375	20.8%
Coalville	$84,917	$1,207	29.9%
Duchesne	$72,202	$968	19.3%
Millville	$91,250	$795	19.5%
Benson	$69,188	$946	26.4%
Milford	$83,783	$906	20.4%
Willard	$92,434	$1,417	26.3%
Oakley	$119,231	$2,500	20.0%
Silver Summit	$226,442	$2,538	22.5%
Panguitch	$64,886	$791	14.6%
Ballard	$73,833	$1,029	38.8%
Genola	$126,500	$913	13.6%
Wolf Creek	$137,813	$2,522	51.0%
Uintah	$106,528	$1,173	14.9%
Honeyville	$88,393	$1,040	33.8%
Elwood	$98,309	$1,300	19.5%
Francis	$104,013	$1,438	21.7%
South Willard	$108,281	$1,578	24.1%
Wellington	$54,063	$776	24.5%
Emigration Canyon metro township	$138,125	$1,500	28.0%
Mendon	$124,375	$722	21.8%
East Carbon	$52,554	$820	36.8%
Carbonville	$77,386	$747	21.3%
Ferron	$65,913	$603	35.3%
Centerfield	$68,333	$775	43.4%
Mantua	$127,563	$1,167	22.1%
Castle Dale	$62,500	$693	34.1%
Orangeville	$83,438	$799	35.1%
Fountain Green	$68,583	$1,000	27.5%
Woodland Hills	$130,096	$2,667	27.5%
Fairview	$57,391	$900	22.5%
Moroni	$69,417	$708	26.7%
Lake Shore	$91,912	$1,118	13.4%
Wendover	$41,989	$579	18.4%
Spring City	$62,679	$1,045	20.9%
Hildale	$65,179	$1,083	19.5%
Spring Glen	$41,780	$756	30.6%
Hideout	$73,472	$1,310	29.3%
Copperton metro township	$78,281	$1,366	19.3%
Daniel	$99,688	$1,188	27.9%
Randolph	$90,417	$644	19.3%
Minersville	$66,429	$912	23.8%
Stockton	$78,594	$692	12.5%
Newton	$79,375	$628	13.5%
Aurora	$96,484	$781	23.0%
Goshen	$92,232	$1,032	13.8%
Rocky Ridge	$86,250	$577	13.2%
Benjamin	$100,375	$1,138	20.5%
Redmond	$71,667	$850	17.8%
Paradise	$96,000	$1,000	36.3%
Eureka	$67,813	$825	38.8%
Leeds	$82,188	$1,694	14.3%
Hinckley	$89,135	$898	17.6%
Elsinore	$53,929	$850	20.3%
Green River	$43,190	$753	31.8%
Bear River City	$66,250	$1,636	31.8%
Hoytsville	$67,708	$684	21.3%
Central Valley	$98,750	$1,104	27.9%
Henefer	$89,306	$764	12.7%
Virgin	$72,813	$870	24.4%
Paragonah	$67,826	$1,086	21.3%
Fielding	$75,000	$872	27.5%
Escalante	$41,938	$882	37.5%
Orderville	$87,361	$1,016	20.6%
Myton	$52,083	$840	19.5%
Loa	$69,063	$795	9.0%
Big Water	$58,864	$1,288	16.6%
Trenton	$77,500	$638	13.8%
Joseph	$73,125	$1,011	18.4%
Garden City	$63,125	$867	22.1%
Holden	$80,208	$1,100	17.5%
Spring Lake	$155,139	$971	36.6%
Cleveland	$90,326	$680	33.3%
Amalga	$92,292	$2,193	32.0%
Elmo	$62,917	$659	28.2%
Huntsville	$110,417	$1,121	14.2%
Fort Duchesne	$40,417	$630	9.0%
Woodland	$80,331	$947	27.3%
Charleston	$107,500	$1,450	23.1%
Rush Valley	$82,000	$1,079	22.1%
Circleville	$58,438	$745	15.6%
Bicknell	$90,833	$1,038	14.9%
Scipio	$79,886	$863	14.4%
Dugway	$112,500	$1,035	11.2%
Wales	$89,375	$786	18.8%
Boulder	$49,148	$768	22.5%
Aneth	$39,583	$794	14.5%
Fayette	$73,438	$542	26.7%
Alton	$49,375	$888	22.5%
Cannonville	$50,250	$636	19.1%
Koosharem	$58,594	$657	12.1%
Meadow	$58,125	$925	31.3%
Cornish	$85,000	$810	9.0%
Vernon	$52,344	$1,000	25.0%
Portage	$52,500	$1,104	37.3%
Rockville	$48,438	$1,229	27.7%
Tabiona	$66,429	$725	35.8%
Cedar Fort	$95,938	$888	14.4%

How Utah Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,210▼ 11.3%

Rent Burden

28.4%▼ 6.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%▲ 86.9%

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)

The average Utah renter spends approximately 28.4% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (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)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Utah Cities

24% of cities in Utah have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Utah
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	103
25 to 30%	69
30 to 35%	35
35% and up	19

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive 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)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Utah

In Utah, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

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)

Affordable rentals in Utah

520 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across Utah, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.

Salt Lake City

118 buildings

Ogden

51 buildings

Cedar City

17 buildings

West Valley City

17 buildings

Provo

16 buildings

See all affordable rental cities in Utah →

Cities in Utah

331 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 331 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Salt Lake City	201,269	$1,254	28.9%	N/A
West Valley City	138,868	$1,360	30.4%	N/A
West Jordan	116,383	$1,489	31.5%	N/A
Provo	114,400	$1,089	31.3%	N/A
Orem	97,100	$1,290	28.6%	N/A
St. George	96,174	$1,335	31.0%	N/A
Sandy	95,635	$1,640	27.6%	N/A
Ogden	86,754	$1,056	27.1%	N/A
Layton	81,726	$1,314	27.7%	N/A
South Jordan	78,118	$1,679	27.9%	N/A
Lehi	77,110	$1,681	25.1%	N/A
Millcreek	63,520	$1,351	28.7%	N/A
Taylorsville	59,729	$1,345	28.2%	N/A
Herriman	55,301	$1,702	29.9%	N/A
Logan	53,246	$976	29.3%	N/A
Draper	50,635	$1,735	27.2%	N/A
Murray	50,041	$1,376	28.9%	N/A
Eagle Mountain	46,109	$1,740	23.2%	N/A
Bountiful	45,353	$1,410	29.0%	N/A
Riverton	44,864	$1,665	28.1%	N/A
Spanish Fork	42,694	$1,308	27.5%	N/A
Saratoga Springs	40,391	$2,061	30.7%	N/A
Roy	39,064	$1,376	27.9%	N/A
Pleasant Grove	37,453	$1,410	26.4%	N/A
Kearns metro township	36,862	$1,680	32.6%	N/A
Tooele	36,315	$1,117	28.5%	N/A
Cedar City	35,812	$934	27.9%	N/A
Midvale	35,609	$1,379	29.3%	N/A
Springville	35,195	$1,367	28.0%	N/A
American Fork	33,986	$1,583	27.8%	N/A
Cottonwood Heights	33,257	$1,547	25.9%	N/A
Syracuse	32,798	$2,044	31.6%	N/A
Kaysville	32,714	$1,342	19.7%	N/A
Clearfield	32,369	$1,372	29.9%	N/A
Holladay	31,563	$1,505	26.3%	N/A
Magna metro township	29,275	$1,463	34.3%	N/A
Washington	29,161	$1,328	23.4%	N/A
South Salt Lake	26,315	$1,190	28.4%	N/A
Farmington	24,463	$1,446	27.8%	N/A
Clinton	23,389	$1,710	22.6%	N/A
North Salt Lake	21,875	$1,507	26.8%	N/A
Payson	21,529	$1,258	29.9%	N/A
North Ogden	21,065	$1,419	27.1%	N/A
Hurricane	20,609	$1,147	34.2%	N/A
Brigham City	19,602	$872	25.8%	N/A
Highland	19,267	$2,122	17.4%	N/A
West Haven	18,334	$1,553	27.1%	N/A
South Ogden	17,476	$1,252	30.7%	N/A
Bluffdale	17,460	$1,663	29.8%	N/A
Heber	16,943	$1,415	30.3%	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.