Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Utah County vs Utah
How do Utah County and Utah rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,265
- Utah County (1BR)
- $1,082
- Utah (1BR)
- +17%
- 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 Utah County is 17% more expensive than Utah at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,265 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 | Utah County | Utah | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,257 | $981 | +$276 (+28%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,082 | +$183 (+17%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,460 | $1,313 | +$147 (+11%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,031 | $1,746 | +$285 (+16%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,449 | $2,105 | +$344 (+16%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Utah County is 32% 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).