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Bountiful

Pop. 45,023·30th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Bountiful, UT
Median rent (all units)
$1,662/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$270
Reported rents
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Bountiful · $1,662
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,662/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$104,785/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bountiful's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,520
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,550/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,662 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Utah

Rent in Bountiful changed +4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 44 Utah cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($104,785) is $2,620 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,520).

Cheaper nearby

Murray, 15 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,465/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Bountiful. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$19,944/yr
At $1,662/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bountiful, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,023
Median income
$104,785
Median age
32.7
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
29.1%
24.4%
22.3%
14.9%
Under 1829.1%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.3%
55–649.2%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
86%
White86%
Black1.2%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
17.8%
32.6%
47.7%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+47.7%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bountiful, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,365 → $104,785
up 17.3%
Population
45,496 → 45,023
down 1.0%
Renter share
25.5% → 28.7%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
46.7% → 47.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
32.2 → 32.7
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Bountiful, UT now reports about $104,785, up from $89,365 in 2021. Census counts show Bountiful, UT losing about 473 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.5% to 28.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Bountiful rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bountiful. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bountiful, UT

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Bountiful is $1,662/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($104,785/yr), Bountiful ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Bountiful?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,662/mo in Bountiful. The local median household income is $104,785/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Bountiful?

Rent in Bountiful has risen 4.6% over the past year.

How does Bountiful rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Bountiful is in the middle among Utah cities for rent, ranking #30 of 55 tracked cities at $1,662/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Bountiful changed +4.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 44 Utah cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bountiful?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Bountiful ($1,662/mo) include South Salt Lake ($1,529/mo), and Salt Lake City ($1,571/mo).
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,662/mo, rent takes ~19% of Bountiful's median household income ($104,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bountiful 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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