Average Rent in Utah (2026)
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Utah is $1,106/month as of 2026, covering 256 cities and 331 ZIP codes. Rents statewide have changed -1.0% year over year, so an increase above 1.0% exceeds the statewide trend. Data source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.
Average 1-Bedroom Fair Market Rent
$1,106/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026 · 331 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↓ -1.0%
Source: Apartment List
Includes all regions. Salt Lake City average: $1,484/mo →
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Utah is $1,106/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 256 cities and 331 ZIP codes. Rents have decreased 1.0% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Utah is 8% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Key Facts
How much is rent in Utah?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Utah is $1,106/month as of 2026, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across 256 cities and 331 ZIP codes. Rents statewide have changed -1.0% year over year. Rents vary widely by city — see the table below for a breakdown.
What is a fair rent increase in Utah?
Based on market data, a rent increase around 1.0% is broadly in line with the Utah statewide trend for 2026. Increases above this level exceed the statewide average, though local conditions vary significantly. Check city and ZIP-level pages for your specific area.
Rent by City in Utah
| City | 1-BR Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $1,484 |
| Ogden | $1,232 |
| Provo | $1,368 |
| St. George | $1,117 |
| Logan | $893 |
| Iron County | $920 |
| Sandy | $1,773 |
| Uintah County | $840 |
| San Juan County | $1,300 |
| West Valley City | $1,385 |
| Murray | $1,395 |
| Layton | $1,450 |
| Holladay | $1,515 |
| West Jordan | $1,570 |
| Montezuma Creek | $740 |
| Fillmore | $740 |
| Millard County | $740 |
| Moroni | $740 |
| Grouse Creek | $790 |
| Kenilworth | $800 |
Showing top 20 of 256 cities.
Sorted by number of zip codes. Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026.
Questions about rent in Utah
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Utah?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Utah is $1,106/month as of 2026, based on statewide coverage across 256 cities and 331 ZIP codes. This is 8% below the national average of $1,196/month.
What is a fair rent increase in Utah?
A rent increase up to about 1.0% is roughly in line with the recent statewide trend in Utah. A larger increase is above trend and should be checked against local city and ZIP data. The statewide average 1-BR rent is $1,106/month — your specific city may differ significantly.
Are rents going up or down in Utah?
Statewide rents in Utah have decreased 1.0% year over year based on the trend shown on this page. This is based on Apartment List data covering multiple cities and ZIP codes across the state.
How broad is the rent coverage in Utah?
This page summarizes rent benchmarks across 256 cities and 331 ZIP codes in Utah, giving a broad statewide view before drilling down into city and ZIP-level pages. Data is sourced from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (FY2026) and supplemented with Apartment List trend data where available.
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