Rent in Utah County, UT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,460$17,520 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,363 (−6.6%)How much rent can you afford in Utah 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 Utah 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 | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,265 | $15,180 | $50,600 | $24.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,460 | $17,520 | $58,400 | $28.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,031 | $24,372 | $81,240 | $39.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,449 | $29,388 | $97,960 | $47.10/hr |
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Rent in Utah County, UT: common questions
How much is rent going down in Utah County, UT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,363 for a two-bedroom, down 6.6% from $1,460. A one-bedroom goes from $1,265 to $1,192, a studio from $1,257 to $1,186.
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 Utah County, UT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,265 for a one-bedroom and $1,460 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,520 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 Utah County, UT?
To keep a $1,460 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.08 an hour, or $58,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,265 takes $24.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Utah County, UT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,257, one bedroom $1,265, two $1,460, three $2,031 and four $2,449 a month.
Is rent affordable in Utah County, UT?
For the typical household, earning $100,671 a year ($8,389 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,460 takes 17.4% 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: ($1,460 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.08 an hour.