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Kearns

·8th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Kearns, UT
Median rent (all units)
$2,233/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$271
Rising (Monthly)
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Kearns · $2,233
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,233/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$89,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kearns's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,160
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,070/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,233 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,796/yr
At $2,233/mo median
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Kearns is $2,233/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,780/mo.

At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Kearns ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Kearns an affordable city for renters?

Kearns is considered moderate for renters. At $2,233/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kearns slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kearns?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,233/mo in Kearns.

Is rent going up or down in Kearns?

Rent in Kearns has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Kearns rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Kearns is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #8 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,233/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kearns?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kearns ($2,233/mo): Taylorsville ($1,403/mo), West Valley City ($1,553/mo), Midvale ($1,568/mo).

How does Kearns rent compare to the national average?

Kearns's median rent of $2,233/mo is $271 (14%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #8 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,233/mo, rent takes ~37% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kearns 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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