Average Rent in Wasatch County, UT↑ Rents rising 1.3% YoY

Wasatch County, UT has rental prices ranging from $1,037/month to $2,447/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,316/month — 6% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $115,146/year, spending $1,316/month on a 1-bedroom represents 14% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Wasatch County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,457/month, Wasatch County ranks #5 most expensive of the 25 cities tracked in Utah — pricier than 91% of all US cities in our data.

The Wasatch County Rental Market

The Wasatch County, UT area has a population of about 35,808 and 21% 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 Wasatch County, UT have risen by $19/month (1.3%) over the past year, from $1,438 to $1,457. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Wasatch County, UT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $52,640. The local median household income of $115,146 exceeds that threshold by $62,506, making Wasatch County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Wasatch County, UT has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, 0.8 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.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Wasatch County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Timber Lakes ($766,302 median home value), Hideout ($1,698,389 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Wasatch County, UT Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Wasatch County?

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

Living in Wasatch County

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.