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Average Rent in Utuado Municipio, PR🔻 2nd cheapest in PR

HUD FY2021 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 27,896

Data review: HUD FY2021Sources: HUD, Zillow, CensusMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction
⚠️ Data notice: The most recent HUD data available for this area is FY2021. HUD may have reclassified this metro — figures may not reflect current market conditions.

Market Overview

Utuado Municipio, PR has rental prices ranging from $362/month to $576/month in 2021, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $373/month — 73% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $17,624/year, spending $373/month on a 1-bedroom represents 25% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Utuado Municipio Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $425/month, Utuado Municipio ranks #15 most expensive of the 16 cities tracked in PR — more affordable than 100% of all US cities in our data.

The Utuado Municipio Rental Market

The Utuado Municipio, PR area has a population of about 27,896 and 38% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Utuado Municipio, PR have fallen by $1/month (0.2%) over the past year, from $426 to $425. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Utuado Municipio, PR without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $14,920. The local median household income of $17,624 exceeds that threshold by $2,704, making Utuado Municipio relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2021
Studio
$362
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$373
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$425
0.2% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$529
Average
4 Bedrooms
$576
Average
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Is Utuado Municipio, PR Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$17,000/year
Local median income: $17,624
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $425/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in PRlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Caguas$490$493$577$809
Fajardo$503$506$589$740
San Juan$552$569$656$861
Yauco$361$369$421$596
Ponce$512$532$589$825
Aguadilla$487$490$560$681

Rent or Buy in Utuado Municipio?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Utuado Municipio data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$425/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: $425/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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