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Pleasant Grove

Pop. 37,852·24th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Pleasant Grove, UT
Median rent (all units)
$1,737/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$225
Falling (Monthly)
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Pleasant Grove · $1,737
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Pleasant Grove's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,737/mo
Expected by trend
$1,760/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,450
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,460/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,737 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,844/yr
At $1,737/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pleasant Grove, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,852
Median income
$101,073
Median age
27.8
Renters
34%
Age distribution
32.2%
27.9%
21.6%
Under 1832.2%
18–3427.9%
35–5421.6%
55–648.8%
65+9.5%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
13.1%
White82.2%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian2.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
18.6%
35%
42%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+42%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Pleasant Grove, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,615 → $1,737
up 7.6%
Income
$81,850 → $101,073
up 23.5%
Population
37,228 → 37,852
up 1.7%
Renter share
32.8% → 34%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
41.1% → 42%
+0.9 pts
Median age
28.3 → 27.8
-0.5 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Pleasant Grove, UT has climbed by $122 per month, settling near $1,737 after starting the period at $1,615. Census figures show median household income at $101,073 today, compared with $81,850 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 15.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,228 to 37,852 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Pleasant Grove rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pleasant Grove is $1,737/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,050/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,073/yr), Pleasant Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasant Grove an affordable city for renters?

Pleasant Grove is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,737/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,073/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pleasant Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pleasant Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,737/mo in Pleasant Grove. The local median household income is $101,073/yr, meaning the typical Pleasant Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pleasant Grove?

Rent in Pleasant Grove has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Pleasant Grove rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Pleasant Grove is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #24 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,737/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pleasant Grove?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pleasant Grove ($1,737/mo): Orem ($1,512/mo), American Fork ($1,681/mo), Cottonwood Heights ($1,721/mo).

What percentage of Pleasant Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of Pleasant Grove households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. Pleasant Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pleasant Grove rent compare to the national average?

Pleasant Grove's median rent of $1,737/mo is $225 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #24 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,737/mo, rent takes ~21% of Pleasant Grove's median household income ($101,073/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pleasant Grove 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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