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Santa Clara

Pop. 8,152·12th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Santa Clara, UT
Median rent (all units)
$2,139/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$174
Falling (Monthly)
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Santa Clara · $2,139
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,139/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$96,475/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Santa Clara's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$1,940/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
$25,668/yr
At $2,139/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Santa Clara, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,152
Median income
$96,475
Median age
33
Renters
22.2%
Age distribution
27.4%
26.9%
19.7%
15.7%
Under 1827.4%
18–3426.9%
35–5419.7%
55–6410.2%
65+15.7%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.5%
White88.5%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
18.4%
39.5%
36.2%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+36.2%
Housing tenure
77.8%
22.2%
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Santa Clara, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,128 → $96,475
up 14.7%
Population
7,418 → 8,152
up 9.9%
Renter share
25.3% → 22.2%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 36.2%
+0.3 pts
Median age
33.9 → 33
-0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $84,128 in 2021 to $96,475 more recently. The population has grown by 9.9% since 2021, moving from about 7,418 residents to roughly 8,152. Renters now make up 22.2% of households, compared with 25.3% five years ago.

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At $2,139/mo, how Santa Clara rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Santa Clara rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Santa Clara, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Santa Clara is $2,139/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,500/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,580/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($96,475/yr), Santa Clara ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Clara an affordable city for renters?

Santa Clara is considered affordable for renters. At $2,139/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($96,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Santa Clara falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Santa Clara?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,139/mo in Santa Clara. The local median household income is $96,475/yr, meaning the typical Santa Clara household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Santa Clara?

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

How does Santa Clara rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Santa Clara is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #12 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,139/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Santa Clara?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Santa Clara ($2,139/mo): Mesquite ($1,379/mo), Saint George ($1,884/mo), Hurricane ($1,908/mo).

What percentage of Santa Clara residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of Santa Clara households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. Santa Clara leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Santa Clara rent compare to the national average?

Santa Clara's median rent of $2,139/mo is $174 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #12 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,139/mo, rent takes ~27% of Santa Clara's median household income ($96,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Santa Clara 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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