Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Salt Lake County vs Utah
How do Salt Lake County and Utah rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,456
- Salt Lake County (1BR)
- $1,082
- Utah (1BR)
- +35%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Salt Lake County is 35% more expensive than Utah at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,456 vs $1,082). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Salt Lake County | Utah | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,259 | $981 | +$278 (+28%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,456 | $1,082 | +$374 (+35%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,747 | $1,313 | +$434 (+33%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,333 | $1,746 | +$587 (+34%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,666 | $2,105 | +$561 (+27%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Salt Lake County is 52% above the US average. Utah is 13% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).