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Draper

Pop. 50,278·25th most expensive in Utah·Draper rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,742/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$223
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Draper · $1,742
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 8% below what Draper's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,742/mo
Expected by trend
$1,884/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$2,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,904/yr
At $1,742/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Draper, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,278
Median income
$128,910
Median age
34.3
Renters
31.4%
Age distribution
28.7%
22.1%
29.3%
Under 1828.7%
18–3422.1%
35–5429.3%
55–649.9%
65+10%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
White79.3%
Black1.8%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian6.3%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
13.9%
31.7%
51.9%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+51.9%
Housing tenure
68.6%
31.4%
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Draper, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,298 → $1,742
up 34.2%
Income
$116,977 → $128,910
up 10.2%
Population
49,978 → 50,278
up 0.6%
Renter share
24.2% → 31.4%
+7.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.4% → 51.9%
+4.5 pts
Median age
33.1 → 34.3
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Draper, UT has shifted from $1,298 to $1,742, up 34.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Draper, UT now reports about $128,910, up from $116,977 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 24.2% to 31.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.4% to 51.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Draper, UT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Draper rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Draper, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Draper is $1,742/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,790/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($128,910/yr), Draper ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Draper an affordable city for renters?

Draper is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,742/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($128,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Draper falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Draper?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,742/mo in Draper. The local median household income is $128,910/yr, meaning the typical Draper household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Draper?

Rent in Draper has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Draper rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Draper is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #25 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,742/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Draper?

Sandy is nearby and more affordable at $1,681/mo, which is $61 less than Draper.

What percentage of Draper residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.4% of Draper households are renters, while 68.6% are owner-occupied. Draper leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Draper rent compare to the national average?

Draper's median rent of $1,742/mo is $223 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #25 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,742/mo, rent takes ~16% of Draper's median household income ($128,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Draper 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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