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Average Rent in Grand County, UT Rents rising 14.2% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 9,697

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Market Overview

Grand County, UT has rental prices ranging from $1,003/month to $1,932/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,074/month — 23% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $62,521/year, spending $1,074/month on a 1-bedroom represents 21% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Grand County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,409/month, Grand County ranks #6 most expensive of the 25 cities tracked in Utah — pricier than 90% of all US cities in our data.

The Grand County Rental Market

The Grand County, UT area has a population of about 9,697 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Grand County, UT have risen by $175/month (14.2%) over the past year, from $1,234 to $1,409. 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 Grand County, UT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $42,960. The local median household income of $62,521 exceeds that threshold by $19,561, making Grand County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand County, UT has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, 0.9 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
$1,003
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$1,074
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,409
14.2% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,907
Average
4 Bedrooms
$1,932
Average
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Is Grand County, UT Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$56,360/year
Local median income: $62,521
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,409/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 Grand County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Grand County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,409/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,409/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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