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West Haven

Pop. 21,563·30th most expensive in Utah·West Haven rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,701/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$261
Falling (Monthly)
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West Haven · $1,701
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,701/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$101,012/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using West Haven's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$99
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$1,938
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,640/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,701 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,412/yr
At $1,701/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

West Haven, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,563
Median income
$101,012
Median age
29
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
30.7%
28.7%
25%
Under 1830.7%
18–3428.7%
35–5425%
55–648.1%
65+7.5%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
85.7%
18.2%
White85.7%
Black1.1%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
27.6%
38%
30.5%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How West Haven, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,578 → $1,701
up 7.8%
Income
$84,461 → $101,012
up 19.6%
Population
16,918 → 21,563
up 27.5%
Renter share
28% → 28.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30.2% → 30.5%
+0.3 pts

Since 2023, the typical rent in West Haven, UT has climbed from $1,578 to $1,701, a 7.8% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $84,461 in 2021 to $101,012 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 27.5% since 2021, moving from about 16,918 residents to roughly 21,563. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the West Haven, UT market of 2023.

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By apartment size

West Haven rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in West Haven, UT

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in West Haven is $1,701/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $99/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,938/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($101,012/yr), West Haven ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Haven an affordable city for renters?

West Haven is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,701/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($101,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Haven falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in West Haven?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,701/mo in West Haven. The local median household income is $101,012/yr, meaning the typical West Haven household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in West Haven?

Rent in West Haven has increased 5.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does West Haven rent compare to other cities in Utah?

West Haven is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #30 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,701/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Haven?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Haven ($1,701/mo): Ogden ($1,307/mo), Riverdale ($1,326/mo), South Ogden ($1,695/mo).

What percentage of West Haven residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.7% of West Haven households are renters, while 71.3% are owner-occupied. West Haven leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does West Haven rent compare to the national average?

West Haven's median rent of $1,701/mo is $261 (13%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #30 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,701/mo, rent takes ~20% of West Haven's median household income ($101,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.55%
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