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Murray

Pop. 50,188·49th most expensive in Utah·Murray rents are up 5.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,461/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$504
Rising (Monthly)
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Murray · $1,461
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
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Rents are 5% below what Murray's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,461/mo
Expected by trend
$1,539/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,532/yr
At $1,461/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

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.

Population
50,188
Median income
$90,746
Median age
38.7
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
21.1%
23.6%
26.3%
17.8%
Under 1821.1%
18–3423.6%
35–5426.3%
55–6411.3%
65+17.8%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
14.9%
White75.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian5.2%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
20.3%
33.3%
41.9%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+41.9%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Murray, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,153 → $1,461
up 26.7%
Income
$72,524 → $90,746
up 25.1%
Population
50,183 → 50,188
up 0.0%
Renter share
34.6% → 35.3%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37.3% → 41.9%
+4.6 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.7
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in Murray, UT stood at $1,153 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,461, reflecting a 26.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,524 in 2021 to $90,746 more recently. 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.

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Murray rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Murray, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Murray is $1,461/mo as of July 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 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Murray an affordable city for renters?

Murray is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,461/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($90,746/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Murray falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Murray?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,461/mo in Murray. The local median household income is $90,746/yr, meaning the typical Murray household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Murray?

Rent in Murray has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Murray rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Murray is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #49 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,461/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Murray?

Taylorsville is nearby and more affordable at $1,417/mo, which is $44 less than Murray.

What percentage of Murray residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of Murray households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. Murray leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Murray rent compare to the national average?

Murray's median rent of $1,461/mo is $504 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #49 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,461/mo, rent takes ~19% of Murray's median household income ($90,746/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Murray 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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