Rent in Iron County, UT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,120$13,440 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,144 (+2.1%)How much rent can you afford in Iron County, UT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Iron County, 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 | $819 | $9,828 | $32,760 | $15.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $888 | $10,656 | $35,520 | $17.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,120 | $13,440 | $44,800 | $21.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,558 | $18,696 | $62,320 | $29.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,879 | $22,548 | $75,160 | $36.13/hr |
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Rent in Iron County, UT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Iron County, UT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,144 for a two-bedroom, up 2.1% from $1,120. A one-bedroom goes from $888 to $875, a studio from $819 to $869.
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 Iron County, UT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $888 for a one-bedroom and $1,120 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,440 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 Iron County, UT?
To keep a $1,120 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.54 an hour, or $44,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $888 takes $17.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Iron County, UT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $819, one bedroom $888, two $1,120, three $1,558 and four $1,879 a month.
Is rent affordable in Iron County, UT?
For the typical household, earning $66,247 a year ($5,521 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,120 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,120 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.54 an hour.