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Vernal

Pop. 10,392·54th most expensive in Utah·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,331/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$634
Stable (Monthly)
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Vernal · $1,331
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,331/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$64,457/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Vernal's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$930/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,972/yr
At $1,331/mo median
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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, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vernal, UT is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,392
Median income
$64,457
Median age
29.6
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
33.2%
25.7%
24.7%
Under 1833.2%
18–3425.7%
35–5424.7%
55–647.9%
65+8.4%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.3%
White84.3%
Hispanic10.7%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
12.6%
31.5%
41.8%
14%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college41.8%
Bachelor's+14%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vernal, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,692 → $64,457
up 27.2%
Population
10,037 → 10,392
up 3.5%
Renter share
49.9% → 45.4%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 14%
-2.8 pts
Median age
30.5 → 29.6
-0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $50,692 to $64,457 across the same window, up 27.2% versus 2021. Census counts show Vernal, UT adding about 355 residents over the five-year window, up 3.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 49.9% to 45.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.8% to 14% across the same window.

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About renting in Vernal, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vernal is $1,331/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,300/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($64,457/yr), Vernal ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vernal an affordable city for renters?

Vernal is considered affordable for renters. At $1,331/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($64,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vernal falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vernal?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,331/mo in Vernal. The local median household income is $64,457/yr, meaning the typical Vernal household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vernal?

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

How does Vernal rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Vernal is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #54 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,331/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vernal?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vernal ($1,331/mo): Green River ($967/mo), Rock Springs ($1,061/mo).

What percentage of Vernal residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of Vernal households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. Vernal leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vernal rent compare to the national average?

Vernal's median rent of $1,331/mo is $634 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #54 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,331/mo, rent takes ~25% of Vernal's median household income ($64,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.55%
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