Rents are 8% below what Murray's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,465 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 →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
February. Asking rents in Murray usually run 2.3% below trend in February and 1.9% above it in September, about $62 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.
Rent in Murray is 1.5% below its high of $1,488 in March 2025, at $1,465 as of September 2026.
Rent in Murray changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 44 Utah cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.
Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($90,746) is $2,269 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,220); a 4-bedroom is $2,520.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Murray. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Murray, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Murray, UT has changed in 5 years
The median rent in Murray, UT stood at $1,201 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,465, reflecting a 22.0% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,524 in 2021 to $90,746 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. College-educated residents now make up 41.9% of adults here, versus 37.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Murray, UT market of 2021.
Discussions about Murray
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Murray on your salary?
At $1,465/mo, how Murray rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Murray rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Murray. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Murray
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Murray is $1,465/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,650/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,220/mo.
At 19% of local median household income ($90,746/yr), Murray ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in Murray?
Is rent going up or down in Murray?
When is the cheapest time to rent in Murray?
How does Murray rent compare to other cities in Utah?
At $1,465/mo, rent takes ~19% of Murray's median household income ($90,746/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Murray.
No discussions yet.