Rent in Summit County, UT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,185$26,220 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,153 (−1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Summit 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 Summit 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 | $1,771 | $21,252 | $70,840 | $34.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,887 | $22,644 | $75,480 | $36.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,185 | $26,220 | $87,400 | $42.02/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,958 | $35,496 | $118,320 | $56.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,492 | $41,904 | $139,680 | $67.15/hr |
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Rent in Summit County, UT: common questions
How much is rent going down in Summit County, UT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,153 for a two-bedroom, down 1.5% from $2,185. A one-bedroom goes from $1,887 to $1,899, a studio from $1,771 to $1,851.
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 Summit County, UT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,887 for a one-bedroom and $2,185 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $26,220 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 Summit County, UT?
To keep a $2,185 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $42.02 an hour, or $87,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,887 takes $36.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Summit County, UT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,771, one bedroom $1,887, two $2,185, three $2,958 and four $3,492 a month.
Is rent affordable in Summit County, UT?
For the typical household, earning $138,114 a year ($11,510 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,185 takes 19% 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: ($2,185 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $87,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $42.02 an hour.