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Logan

Pop. 54,907·53rd most expensive in Utah·Logan rents are up 16.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,406/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$559
Stable (Monthly)
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Logan · $1,406
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,406/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$60,687/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Logan's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,090/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,872/yr
At $1,406/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Logan, UT is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,907
Median income
$60,687
Median age
23.8
Renters
62.8%
Age distribution
21.7%
51.9%
15.1%
Under 1821.7%
18–3451.9%
35–5415.1%
55–644.7%
65+6.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
15.4%
White78.5%
Black2%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian3.3%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
19.8%
31.8%
40.3%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
37.2%
62.8%
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Logan, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,081 → $1,406
up 30.1%
Income
$46,761 → $60,687
up 29.8%
Population
52,420 → 54,907
up 4.7%
Renter share
60.6% → 62.8%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
37.3% → 40.3%
+3.0 pts

Compared with 2022, rent in Logan, UT has increased by $325 per month, settling near $1,406 after starting the period at $1,081. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,761 in 2021 to $60,687 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 52,420 to 54,907 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 62.8% of households rent today, against 60.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.3% to 40.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Logan, UT market of 2022.

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Logan rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Logan. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Logan, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Logan is $1,406/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($60,687/yr), Logan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Logan an affordable city for renters?

Logan is considered affordable for renters. At $1,406/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($60,687/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Logan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Logan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,406/mo in Logan. The local median household income is $60,687/yr, meaning the typical Logan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Logan?

Rent in Logan has increased 16.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Logan rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Logan is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #53 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,406/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Logan?

Ogden is nearby and more affordable at $1,310/mo, which is $96 less than Logan.

What percentage of Logan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.8% of Logan households are renters, while 37.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Logan has a strong rental market.

How does Logan rent compare to the national average?

Logan's median rent of $1,406/mo is $559 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #53 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,406/mo, rent takes ~28% of Logan's median household income ($60,687/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Logan 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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