Studio Apartment Rent in Kearns, UT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kearns, Utah as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,212 and +14% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kearns
Compare Kearns's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal | $660 |
| 2 | Tremonton | $720 |
| 3 | Logan | $850 |
| 4 | Cedar City | $865 |
| 5 | Tooele | $940 |
| 6 | Heber City | $970 |
| 7 | Ogden | $1,017 |
| 8 | Hurricane | $1,020 |
| 9 | Provo | $1,047 |
| 10 | South Salt Lake | $1,050 |
| 11 | Washington Terrace | $1,110 |
| 12 | Orem | $1,133 |
| 13 | Saint George | $1,150 |
| 14 | Spanish Fork | $1,160 |
| 15 | Bountiful | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $1,740 |
| 2 | Saratoga Springs | $1,650 |
| 3 | Sandy | $1,630 |
| 4 | Park City | $1,625 |
| 5 | South Jordan | $1,580 |
| 6 | Eagle Mountain | $1,580 |
| 7 | Vineyard | $1,510 |
| 8 | Lehi | $1,510 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | $1,500 |
| 10 | Draper | $1,490 |
| 11 | Herriman | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kearns (this page) | $1,470 |
| 13 | Cottonwood Heights | $1,430 |
| 14 | Millcreek | $1,420 |
| 15 | Riverton | $1,410 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kearns.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kearns |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 3.3 mi | $1,320 | $-150 (-10%) |
| West Jordan, UT | 3.9 mi | $1,340 | $-130 (-9%) |
| Taylorsville, UT | 6.3 mi | $1,205 | $-265 (-18%) |
| South Jordan, UT | 7 mi | $1,580 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Murray, UT | 8.9 mi | $1,170 | $-300 (-20%) |
| Midvale, UT | 8.9 mi | $1,220 | $-250 (-17%) |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 9.3 mi | $1,050 | $-420 (-29%) |
| Herriman, UT | 11.3 mi | $1,480 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Magna, UT | 11.4 mi | $1,240 | $-230 (-16%) |
| Riverton, UT | 12 mi | $1,410 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 12.4 mi | $1,208 | $-262 (-18%) |
| Holladay, UT | 13.1 mi | $1,290 | $-180 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Kearns — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kearns?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kearns, Utah is $1,470 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,212.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kearns?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,800 ($4,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kearns expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kearns's studio median of $1,470 is +14% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kearns rank for studio rent in Utah?
Among the 49 cities in Utah with studio data, Kearns ranks #38 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kearns?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Valley City ($1,320), West Jordan ($1,340), Taylorsville ($1,205).