Rent in Utah
The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Utah is $1,575/mo, ranking #17 out of 51 states for highest rent. This is $325 above the national median of $1,250/mo. Utah has a population of 3.3M. About 29.4% of households rent their homes. Fair Market Rent data covers 6 areas across the state.
Highlights
All 6 Areas in Utah
| Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Burden | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City Pop. 1.3M | $1,259 | $1,456 | $1,747 | $2,333 | 22.1% | +8.8% |
| Ogden Pop. 646K | $1,208 | $1,281 | $1,614 | $2,163 | 19.7% | - |
| St. George Pop. 190K | $1,210 | $1,218 | $1,575 | $2,072 | 24.7% | +16.2% |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi Pop. 696K | $1,257 | $1,265 | $1,460 | $2,031 | 18.1% | - |
| Logan Pop. 152K | $940 | $946 | $1,241 | $1,726 | 19.2% | +18.5% |
| Tooele County Pop. 77K | $902 | $946 | $1,241 | $1,667 | 14.6% | +10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Utah is $1,575 per month. Rents range from $1,241/mo in Tooele County to $1,747/mo in Salt Lake City. The actual median gross rent statewide is $1,405/mo according to Census data.
Utah ranks #17 out of 51 states for highest median Fair Market Rent. The state median 2BR FMR of $1,575/mo is $325 above the national median of $1,250/mo.
The average rent burden across Utah is 19.7%, meaning a typical household would spend 19.7% of income on a 2-bedroom at Fair Market Rent. No areas exceed HUD's 30% cost-burden threshold. The statewide median household income is $91,750.
The most affordable area in Utah is Tooele County with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,241/mo. The median household income there is $101,846.
The most expensive area in Utah is Salt Lake City with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,747/mo. The median household income there is $95,045.
Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard-quality rental units. State-level income and demographic data comes from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates. Rent burden is calculated as annual 2BR FMR divided by area median household income.