County FMR · HUD FY2026
Utah County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Utah County, UT - 32% above the US average.
- $1,265
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,460
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +8.0%
- YoY change
- +32%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Utah is the 10th most expensive of 29 counties in Utah by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has climbed 8.0% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #10
- most expensive of 29 in Utah (2BR)
- +17%
- vs the state average
- $50,600
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +8.0%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (52.9%); nearby Utah counties range as much as 54% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Utah County, UT. Verify with HUD →
Utah County, Utah carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,265 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,460/mo and a studio is $1,257/mo. That's 32% above the national benchmark of $959 and 17% above the Utah average of $1,082.
Rent increased8.0% from FY 2025 ($1,171), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $50,600/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Utah. Population: 666,021. Population grew 15.8% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Utah's statewide growth of +9.4% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Utah County
The Utah County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Utah's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 32% above the US average of $959 and 17% higher than the Utah state average of $1,082. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$1,171 in FY 2025 to $1,265 in FY 2026 - a change of +8.0%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,265, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $50,600 per year (about $4,217/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,460 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 666,021 and a county median household income of $96,877, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,164 | $1,257 | +$93 (+8.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,265 | +$94 (+8.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,355 | $1,460 | +$105 (+7.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,899 | $2,031 | +$132 (+7.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,275 | $2,449 | +$174 (+7.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Utah County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Utah County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Utah sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,460 Top 16% higher than 84% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Utah compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Utah counties
- Salt Lake
Salt Lake County
$1,456 1BR FMR / mo
- Davis
Davis County
$1,281 1BR FMR / mo
- Weber
Weber County
$1,281 1BR FMR / mo
- Utah
Utah County
$1,265 1BR FMR / mo
- Washington
Washington County
$1,218 1BR FMR / mo
- Cache
Cache County
$946 1BR FMR / mo
- Tooele
Tooele County
$946 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Utah is highlighted. Nearby Utah counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Salt Lake County ($1,456), Davis County ($1,281), Weber County ($1,281), Utah County (this county) ($1,265), Washington County ($1,218), Cache County ($946), Tooele County ($946).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,265/mo compares to Utah salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | UT Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $127,390 | 11.9% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $91,230 | 16.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $82,270 | 18.5% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,210 | 19.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $75,100 | 20.2% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,710 | 24.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $61,430 | 24.7% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,580 | 25.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,630 | 27.3% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,760 | 32.5% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,150 | 37.8% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,410 | 44.1% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $34,300 | 44.3% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,390 | 50% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,670 | 52.9% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Utah County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Utah (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 55.4% overall, from $814 to $1,265. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 10.5% (FY 2022).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑8.0% | $1,257 | $1,265 | $1,460 |
| FY 2025 ↑7.1% | $1,164 | $1,171 | $1,355 |
| FY 2024 ↑8.3% | $1,086 | $1,093 | $1,253 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.4% | $1,001 | $1,009 | $1,156 |
| FY 2022 ↑10.5% | $880 | $914 | $1,041 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.6% | $776 | $827 | $943 |
| FY 2020 | $723 | $814 | $926 |
Part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Metro Area
Utah County is a central county of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.
Utah County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Juab County ($1,265), Utah County (this county) ($1,265).
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What this means for renters
Treat Utah's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,265 implies about $50,600/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Utah can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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