Utah · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Wasatch County, UT

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Wasatch County, UT at $1,747 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $1,594. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $33.60 an hour full time, or $69,880 a year. The typical household there would spend 17.8% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,715 (down 1.8%).

Rent in Wasatch County, UT at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,747$20,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,715 (−1.8%)
Studio$1,277$25/hr needed
1 bedroom$1,594$31/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$33.60an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$2,430$47/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Wasatch County, UT?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,747Monthly market rent
Share of gross income17.8%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$69,880To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$2,940At 30% of $117,608
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Wasatch 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Wasatch County, UT, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$1,277$15,324$51,080$24.56/hr
1 bedroom$1,594$19,128$63,760$30.65/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,747$20,964$69,880$33.60/hr
3 bedrooms$2,430$29,160$97,200$46.73/hr
4 bedrooms$2,931$35,172$117,240$56.37/hr

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Rent in Wasatch County, UT: common questions

How much is rent going down in Wasatch County, UT in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,715 for a two-bedroom, down 1.8% from $1,747. A one-bedroom goes from $1,594 to $1,575, a studio from $1,277 to $1,284.

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 Wasatch County, UT?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,594 for a one-bedroom and $1,747 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,964 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 Wasatch County, UT?

To keep a $1,747 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.60 an hour, or $69,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,594 takes $30.65 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wasatch County, UT?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,277, one bedroom $1,594, two $1,747, three $2,430 and four $2,931 a month.

Is rent affordable in Wasatch County, UT?

For the typical household, earning $117,608 a year ($9,801 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,747 takes 17.8% 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: ($1,747 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.60 an hour.