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.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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