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Saratoga Springs

Pop. 48,425·6th most expensive in Utah·Saratoga Springs rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$302
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Saratoga Springs · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,267/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$91,000/yr
Local median income
$128,802/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Saratoga Springs's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$1,920/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Saratoga Springs, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,425
Median income
$128,802
Median age
24
Renters
15.5%
Age distribution
41.8%
24.3%
24.7%
Under 1841.8%
18–3424.3%
35–5424.7%
55–644.4%
65+4.8%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
14.2%
White81.8%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian1.5%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
34.9%
51.7%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+51.7%
Housing tenure
84.5%
15.5%
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Saratoga Springs, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,105 → $2,267
up 7.7%
Income
$106,844 → $128,802
up 20.6%
Population
36,977 → 48,425
up 31.0%
Renter share
15.3% → 15.5%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 51.7%
+3.3 pts
Median age
21.7 → 24
+2.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Saratoga Springs, UT has shifted from $2,105 to $2,267, up 7.7% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in Saratoga Springs, UT now reports about $128,802, up from $106,844 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Saratoga Springs, UT adding about 11,448 residents over the five-year window, up 31.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.4% to 51.7% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Saratoga Springs, UT reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Saratoga Springs, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saratoga Springs is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,690/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($128,802/yr), Saratoga Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saratoga Springs an affordable city for renters?

Saratoga Springs is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($128,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saratoga Springs falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saratoga Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in Saratoga Springs. The local median household income is $128,802/yr, meaning the typical Saratoga Springs household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Saratoga Springs?

Rent in Saratoga Springs has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Saratoga Springs rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Saratoga Springs is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #6 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,267/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saratoga Springs?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saratoga Springs ($2,267/mo): Bluffdale ($2,195/mo), Lehi ($2,265/mo), Eagle Mountain ($2,265/mo).

What percentage of Saratoga Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.5% of Saratoga Springs households are renters, while 84.5% are owner-occupied. Saratoga Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Saratoga Springs rent compare to the national average?

Saratoga Springs's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #6 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~21% of Saratoga Springs's median household income ($128,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saratoga Springs 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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