How much does it cost to rent in Riverdale, UT?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Riverdale, UT is $1,297. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Riverdale cheaper than other Utah cities?

Riverdale is among the more affordable cities in Utah, ranking #56 out of 56 cities at $1,297/mo.

When was Riverdale rent data last updated?

Riverdale rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Riverdale

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Pop. 9,279·56th most expensive in Utah·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,297/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+2.3%

vs US Median

-$668

Rising (Monthly)

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Riverdale · $1,297

More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

23% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,297/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$52,000/yr

Local median income

$67,323/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Riverdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR

$1,136

2 BR

$1,531

3 BR

$1,255

4 BR+

$2,625

Research median

$1,531/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

$15,564/yr

At $1,297/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Riverdale, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,279

Median income

$67,323

Median age

31.1

Renters

26.1%

Age distribution

30.1%

25.3%

23.8%

13.1%

Under 1830.1%

18–3425.3%

35–5423.8%

55–647.8%

65+13.1%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

82.6%

25.4%

White82.6%

Hispanic25.4%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

33.1%

38.4%

21.5%

No HS diploma7.1%

HS diploma33.1%

Some college38.4%

Bachelor's+21.5%

Housing tenure

73.9%

26.1%

Owner73.9%

Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Riverdale, UT has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,079 → $67,323

up 6.7%

Population

9,279 → 9,279

up 0.0%

Renter share

27.8% → 26.1%

-1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

19% → 21.5%

+2.5 pts

Median age

29.3 → 31.1

+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,079 to $67,323 across the same window, up 6.7% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 27.8% to 26.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19% to 21.5% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Riverdale on your salary?

At $1,297/mo, how Riverdale rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $90,701/yr · Rent = 17.2% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $64,397/yr · Rent = 24.2% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $74,179/yr · Rent = 21% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $132,586/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $169,411/yr · Rent = 9.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,298/yr · Rent = 25.8% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $54,442/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $67,104/yr · Rent = 23.2% income

affordable

By apartment size

Riverdale rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Riverdale, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Riverdale is $1,297/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,531/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,136/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,255/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($67,323/yr), Riverdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverdale an affordable city for renters?

Riverdale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,297/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($67,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Riverdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Riverdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,297/mo in Riverdale. The local median household income is $67,323/yr, meaning the typical Riverdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Riverdale?

Rent in Riverdale has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Riverdale rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Riverdale is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #56 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,297/mo.

What percentage of Riverdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Riverdale households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Riverdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.