True Cost of Renting in Ogden

Ogden is Utah's outdoor recreation capital within reach of Salt Lake City — home to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski resorts within 30 minutes, and a revitalized downtown Historic 25th Street district. Hill Air Force Base (Utah's largest employer) anchors the local economy, and FrontRunner commuter rail connects Ogden to Salt Lake City in 40 minutes. Rents are meaningfully below SLC for comparable units.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Historic 25th Street / Downtown

Studio:
$950/mo
1 Bed:
$1,200/mo
2 Bed:
$1,700/mo

Ogden's historic commercial district with restaurants, bars, and the Egyptian Theater; growing arts scene attracting young professionals. FrontRunner station is adjacent. Mix of renovated historic loft apartments and newer infill. Rocky Mountain Power electric — winter heating budget $100–140/mo.

Ben Lomond / Washington Terrace

1 Bed:
$1,100/mo
2 Bed:
$1,550/mo

Residential neighborhoods southeast of Downtown; mix of single-family homes converted to rentals and small apartment complexes. Quieter suburban character. Good access to I-15 for Hill AFB commutes.

Utility Providers

Electric
Rocky Mountain Power
Water
Ogden City Public Utilities
Internet
Comcast Xfinity, Lumen Technologies, Rise Broadband

Commute & Transportation

FrontRunner commuter rail connects Downtown Ogden to SLC in 40 minutes. I-15 and US-89 provide highway access. Hill Air Force Base is 8 miles south in Clearfield — the largest single employer in Utah (22,000+ military and civilian employees). US-89 northeast leads to the ski resorts (Snowbasin 15 miles, Powder Mountain 20 miles). Weber State University employs 2,000+ and drives some student rental demand.

Rental Market Overview

Ogden rents are the most affordable of Utah's three major northern cities, running 25–30% below Salt Lake City. Hill AFB BAH rates for E-5 with dependents hover around $1,400–1,600/mo, supporting the mid-tier rental market. The 25th Street revitalization has attracted quality renters but hasn't yet pushed rents to SLC or Provo levels. Rocky Mountain Power rates apply. Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski access is a genuine lifestyle amenity that attracts outdoor recreation-oriented renters. Renters insurance averages $12–15/month. Utah's flat state income tax applies equally in Ogden and Salt Lake, so the cost gap between the two cities is entirely a rent and cost-of-living difference, not a tax one — a distinction worth knowing when comparing take-home pay across the Wasatch Front.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Ogden: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Ogden?
One-bedroom apartments in Ogden range from $1,100/month in Ben Lomond / Washington Terrace to $1,200/month in Historic 25th Street / Downtown. Two-bedroom units range from $1,550 to $1,700/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Ogden?
In Ogden, electricity is provided by Rocky Mountain Power, water by Ogden City Public Utilities, and common internet providers include Comcast Xfinity, Lumen Technologies, Rise Broadband. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Ogden.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Ogden?
Ben Lomond / Washington Terrace is the most affordable of the 2 Ogden neighborhoods covered here, at $1,100/month for a one-bedroom — $100 less than Historic 25th Street / Downtown, roughly an 8% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Ogden expensive to rent in?
Across the 2 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Ogden runs about $1,150/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Ogden rents are the most affordable of Utah's three major northern cities, running 25–30% below Salt Lake City. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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