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Average Rent in Uintah County, UT Rents rising 3.1% YoY🔻 Cheapest in UT

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 36,458

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Market Overview

Uintah County, UT has rental prices ranging from $664/month to $1,567/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $752/month — 46% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $69,861/year, spending $752/month on a 1-bedroom represents 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Uintah County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $933/month, Uintah County ranks #25 most expensive of the 25 cities tracked in Utah — more affordable than 60% of all US cities in our data.

The Uintah County Rental Market

The Uintah County, UT area has a population of about 36,458 and 28% 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 Uintah County, UT have risen by $28/month (3.1%) over the past year, from $905 to $933. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Uintah County, UT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,080. The local median household income of $69,861 exceeds that threshold by $39,781, making Uintah County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Uintah County, UT has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$664
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$752
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$933
3.1% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,302
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,567
Affordable
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Is Uintah County, UT Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$37,320/year
Local median income: $69,861
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $933/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in UTlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Salt Lake City$1,243$1,453$1,748$2,348
Provo$1,164$1,171$1,355$1,899
Ogden$1,158$1,237$1,532$2,055
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

Rent or Buy in Uintah County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Uintah County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$933/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $933/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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