1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kearns, UT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kearns, Utah as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,233 and +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kearns
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kearns
Compare Kearns's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Utah
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal | $750 |
| 2 | Logan | $860 |
| 3 | Cedar City | $965 |
| 4 | Tooele | $1,000 |
| 5 | Hurricane | $1,040 |
| 6 | Ogden | $1,087 |
| 7 | Provo | $1,107 |
| 8 | Riverdale | $1,136 |
| 9 | Orem | $1,143 |
| 10 | Saint George | $1,170 |
| 11 | Spanish Fork | $1,170 |
| 12 | Payson | $1,190 |
| 13 | Springville | $1,190 |
| 14 | Washington | $1,190 |
| 15 | South Salt Lake | $1,220 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Utah
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy | $1,903 |
| 2 | Syracuse | $1,860 |
| 3 | South Jordan | $1,850 |
| 4 | Herriman | $1,730 |
| 5 | Draper | $1,730 |
| 6 | Kearns (this page) | $1,720 |
| 7 | Cottonwood Heights | $1,670 |
| 8 | Saratoga Springs | $1,660 |
| 9 | Millcreek | $1,660 |
| 10 | Park City | $1,655 |
| 11 | Riverton | $1,650 |
| 12 | Eagle Mountain | $1,590 |
| 13 | West Jordan | $1,565 |
| 14 | West Valley City | $1,537 |
| 15 | Vineyard | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Kearns.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kearns |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 3.3 mi | $1,537 | $-183 (-11%) |
| West Jordan, UT | 3.9 mi | $1,565 | $-155 (-9%) |
| Taylorsville, UT | 6.3 mi | $1,410 | $-310 (-18%) |
| South Jordan, UT | 7 mi | $1,850 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Murray, UT | 8.9 mi | $1,370 | $-350 (-20%) |
| Midvale, UT | 8.9 mi | $1,430 | $-290 (-17%) |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 9.3 mi | $1,220 | $-500 (-29%) |
| Herriman, UT | 11.3 mi | $1,730 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Magna, UT | 11.4 mi | $1,450 | $-270 (-16%) |
| Riverton, UT | 12 mi | $1,650 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 12.4 mi | $1,411 | $-309 (-18%) |
| Holladay, UT | 13.1 mi | $1,505 | $-215 (-12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kearns — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kearns?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kearns, Utah is $1,720 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,233.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kearns?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,800 ($5,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kearns expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kearns's 1-bedroom median of $1,720 is +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kearns rank for 1-bedroom rent in Utah?
Among the 50 cities in Utah with 1-bedroom data, Kearns ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kearns?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include West Valley City ($1,537), West Jordan ($1,565), Taylorsville ($1,410).