Average Rent in Ogden, UT↑ Rents rising 13.5% YoY🔺 3rd priciest in UT
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 645,510
Market Overview
Ogden, UT has rental prices ranging from $1,158/month to $2,488/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,237/month — 12% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $98,361/year, spending $1,237/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Ogden Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,532/month, Ogden ranks #3 most expensive of the 25 cities tracked in Utah — pricier than 93% of all US cities in our data.
The Ogden Rental Market
The Ogden, UT area has a population of about 645,510 and 24% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Ogden, UT have risen by $182/month (13.5%) over the past year, from $1,350 to $1,532. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Ogden, UT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $49,480. The local median household income of $98,361 exceeds that threshold by $48,881, making Ogden relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Ogden, UT is $403,563, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 22.0. With a break-even horizon of approximately 22 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Ogden's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Downtown ($313,427 median home value), West Ogden ($317,821 median home value), East Central ($348,783 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Ogden, UT Affordable?
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in UTlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $1,243 | $1,453 | $1,748 | $2,348 | — |
| Provo | $1,164 | $1,171 | $1,355 | $1,899 | — |
| St. George | $1,146 | $1,166 | $1,485 | $1,976 | — |
| Tooele County | $861 | $917 | $1,203 | $1,649 | — |
| Iron County | $782 | $895 | $1,098 | $1,539 | — |
| Box Elder County | $694 | $870 | $1,012 | $1,418 | — |
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