FY2026
Fair Market Rents in Utah (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $973 (Wayne County, UT) to $2,185 (Summit County, UT) across 26 areas in Utah.
Every area in Utah, highest rent first
| Area | Type | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County, UT | County | $1,887 | $2,185 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Metro | $1,456 | $1,747 |
| Wasatch County, UT | County | $1,594 | $1,747 |
| Kane County, UT | County | $1,265 | $1,660 |
| Ogden, UT | Metro | $1,281 | $1,614 |
| St. George, UT | Metro | $1,218 | $1,575 |
| Grand County, UT | County | $1,303 | $1,564 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | Metro | $1,265 | $1,460 |
| Logan, UT-ID | Metro | $946 | $1,241 |
| Tooele County, UT | Metro | $946 | $1,241 |
| Beaver County, UT | County | $988 | $1,186 |
| Sanpete County, UT | County | $900 | $1,181 |
| Daggett County, UT | County | $960 | $1,153 |
| Piute County, UT | County | $960 | $1,153 |
| San Juan County, UT | County | $872 | $1,144 |
| Duchesne County, UT | County | $940 | $1,129 |
| Millard County, UT | County | $857 | $1,124 |
| Iron County, UT | County | $888 | $1,120 |
| Box Elder County, UT | County | $983 | $1,118 |
| Sevier County, UT | County | $945 | $1,085 |
| Carbon County, UT | County | $857 | $1,041 |
| Uintah County, UT | County | $846 | $1,032 |
| Garfield County, UT | County | $898 | $984 |
| Emery County, UT | County | $888 | $973 |
| Rich County, UT | County | $810 | $973 |
| Wayne County, UT | County | $810 | $973 |
Metro areas cover several counties under one Fair Market Rent; nonmetropolitan counties each get their own. The typical (middle) 2-bedroom FMR across Utah's 26 areas is $1,153.
Income needed to rent in Utah
To keep rent and utilities within 30% of gross income, the federal line for housing cost burden, a household needs about $46,120 a year ($22.17 an hour, full time) to afford the typical 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,153 in Utah. That ranges from about $38,920 in Wayne County, UT to $87,400 in Summit County, UT.
Fair Market Rents are benchmarks, not listings: HUD sets them at the 40th percentile of gross rent for standard-quality units, so newer apartments and the most popular neighborhoods usually cost more. Use the rent affordability calculator to compare your own income with any area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Utah?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $973 (Wayne County, UT) to $2,185 (Summit County, UT) across 26 areas in Utah. The middle area in the state is about $1,153.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026. Our data.