Utah Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Utah (UT). Average 1-bedroom rent: $889/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $1,122/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$889/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,122/mo
Median Income
$69,103
Tenant Rights
4/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $69,103/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,728/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $1,122/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
32.0% of households in Utah are renters.
Utah Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden-Clearfield | $721 | $862 | $1,050 | 6.2% |
| Provo-Orem | $707 | $881 | $1,125 | 7.1% |
| Salt Lake City | $754 | $912 | $1,127 | 3.9% |
Utah Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | $1,009 | $1,232 | $1,531 | $1,868 | $82,879 | 22.2% |
| Wells County | $931 | $1,136 | $1,409 | $1,710 | $92,794 | 18.2% |
| York County | $1,079 | $1,311 | $1,670 | $2,036 | $105,274 | 19.0% |
| Carroll County | $710 | $837 | $1,061 | $1,249 | $53,021 | 24.0% |
| Hill County | $759 | $961 | $1,225 | $1,420 | $71,171 | 20.7% |
| Rice County | $883 | $1,049 | $1,318 | $1,622 | $79,478 | 19.9% |
| Johnson County | $683 | $830 | $994 | $1,240 | $60,853 | 19.6% |
| Reed County | $696 | $834 | $1,039 | $1,268 | $63,587 | 19.6% |
| Monroe County | $628 | $775 | $926 | $1,212 | $59,227 | 18.8% |
| Jasper County | $478 | $601 | $714 | $924 | $36,457 | 23.5% |
| Baker County | $710 | $857 | $1,017 | $1,304 | $63,039 | 19.4% |
| Greene County | $546 | $654 | $773 | $972 | $49,293 | 18.8% |
| Wilson County | $657 | $837 | $1,042 | $1,320 | $65,449 | 19.1% |
| Hamilton County | $556 | $703 | $863 | $1,052 | $51,750 | 20.0% |
| Lincoln County | $468 | $574 | $721 | $857 | $48,957 | 17.7% |
| Logan County | $481 | $615 | $771 | $922 | $44,872 | 20.6% |
| Parker County | $509 | $608 | $724 | $892 | $38,508 | 22.6% |
| Ellis County | $607 | $770 | $967 | $1,141 | $42,514 | 27.3% |
| Turner County | $642 | $807 | $1,018 | $1,261 | $54,781 | 22.3% |
| Washington County | $628 | $747 | $884 | $1,100 | $45,392 | 23.4% |
| Russell County | $570 | $723 | $918 | $1,074 | $48,294 | 22.8% |
| Pike County | $646 | $775 | $930 | $1,158 | $62,147 | 18.0% |
| Iredell County | $632 | $751 | $904 | $1,196 | $52,779 | 20.6% |
| Crawford County | $511 | $643 | $808 | $992 | $55,401 | 17.5% |
| Lamar County | $533 | $683 | $846 | $1,019 | $55,524 | 18.3% |
| Sullivan County | $542 | $650 | $789 | $1,023 | $42,983 | 22.0% |
| Mason County | $531 | $680 | $836 | $1,079 | $41,653 | 24.1% |
| Wayne County | $487 | $597 | $708 | $899 | $47,098 | 18.0% |
| Lyon County | $695 | $820 | $1,045 | $1,282 | $52,550 | 23.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Utah?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Utah is $889/mo for a 1-bedroom and $1,122/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Utah?
Approximately 32.0% of households in Utah are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Utah?
Utah has a tenant rights score of 4/10. This indicates relatively limited renter protections.