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Kearns

·7th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Kearns, UT
Median rent (all units)
$2,295/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$363
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Kearns · $2,295
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,295/mo, rent takes about 38% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$92,000/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 $2,295 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: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,540/yr
At $2,295/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Kearns is $2,295/mo as of October 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 38% 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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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 $92,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,295/mo in Kearns.

Is rent going up or down in Kearns?

Rent in Kearns has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Kearns rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Kearns is one of the pricier among Utah cities for rent, ranking #7 of 55 tracked cities at $2,295/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kearns?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Kearns ($2,295/mo) include Midvale ($1,606/mo), Taylorsville ($1,610/mo), and West Valley City ($1,625/mo).
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,295/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kearns 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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