Studio Apartment Rent in Vernal, UT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Vernal, Utah as of August 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $1,408 and +49% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Vernal
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Vernal
Compare Vernal's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal (this page) | $660 |
| 2 | Logan | $850 |
| 3 | Cedar City | $865 |
| 4 | Tooele | $940 |
| 5 | Heber City | $970 |
| 6 | Ogden | $1,017 |
| 7 | Hurricane | $1,020 |
| 8 | Provo | $1,047 |
| 9 | South Salt Lake | $1,050 |
| 10 | Orem | $1,133 |
| 11 | Saint George | $1,150 |
| 12 | Spanish Fork | $1,160 |
| 13 | Bountiful | $1,170 |
| 14 | Murray | $1,170 |
| 15 | Washington | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $1,740 |
| 2 | Saratoga Springs | $1,650 |
| 3 | Sandy | $1,630 |
| 4 | Park City | $1,625 |
| 5 | South Jordan | $1,580 |
| 6 | Eagle Mountain | $1,580 |
| 7 | Vineyard | $1,510 |
| 8 | Lehi | $1,510 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | $1,500 |
| 10 | Draper | $1,490 |
| 11 | Herriman | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kearns | $1,470 |
| 13 | Cottonwood Heights | $1,430 |
| 14 | Millcreek | $1,420 |
| 15 | Riverton | $1,410 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Vernal.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Vernal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs, WY | 62.4 mi | $810 | +$150 (+23%) |
| Green River, WY | 74.3 mi | $840 | +$180 (+27%) |
| Fruita, CO | 113.3 mi | $1,110 | +$450 (+68%) |
| Grand Junction, CO | 122.9 mi | $1,008 | +$348 (+53%) |
| Clifton, CO | 127.1 mi | $840 | +$180 (+27%) |
| Heber City, UT | 127.2 mi | $970 | +$310 (+47%) |
| Park City, UT | 140.7 mi | $1,625 | +$965 (+146%) |
| Springville, UT | 142.6 mi | $1,190 | +$530 (+80%) |
| Cottonwood Heights, UT | 150.7 mi | $1,430 | +$770 (+117%) |
| Provo, UT | 150.8 mi | $1,047 | +$387 (+59%) |
| Pleasant Grove, UT | 151.7 mi | $1,250 | +$590 (+89%) |
| American Fork, UT | 152.2 mi | $1,370 | +$710 (+108%) |
Studio rent in Vernal — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Vernal?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Vernal, Utah is $660 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $1,408.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Vernal?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,400 ($2,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vernal expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Vernal's studio median of $660 is +49% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vernal rank for studio rent in Utah?
Among the 47 cities in Utah with studio data, Vernal ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Vernal?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Vernal.