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Homes Under $300,000 in Moab, Utah
Homes under $300K in Moab are scarce, and any agent who tells you otherwise hasn't pulled the numbers lately. Grand County's median sale price has been pushing well past $500K for a few years now, driven by a small housing stock, national park tourism dollars, and heavy demand for short-term rentals near Arches and Canyonlands. What you'll find at this price point tends to be condos, townhomes, manufactured homes on owned land, older single-family homes needing work, or properties further out toward Spanish Valley, Castle Valley, or up toward the Book Cliffs where lot sizes are larger but commute times into town run 15-25 minutes.
Because inventory this affordable moves fast and doesn't sit, buyers need to be pre-approved and ready to view within days of a new listing hitting the MLS, not weeks. Some of these homes carry HOA restrictions on rentals worth reading closely before you assume you can Airbnb it, since Grand County has tightened overnight rental permitting inside city limits. Others are older mobile or modular homes where financing options narrow depending on age and foundation type. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want a call the day something new comes up.
July 2026 · Moab market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Moab right now.
Median sale
$525,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
149
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Moab.
What kind of homes are actually available under $300K in Moab? ▾
Mostly condos and townhomes in complexes like Rim Village, Cottonwoods, and Mill Creek Pueblos, plus the occasional manufactured home in Spanish Valley or a small fixer in the older part of town. True detached single-family homes under $300K are rare and usually need significant updates.
Can I use a sub-$300K Moab property as a short-term rental? ▾
Only if the specific unit carries an active overnight rental (OVR) permit or sits in a zone that allows nightly rentals — most of Moab does not. Rim Village and a few other condo projects are zoned for it, which is why nightly-rental-approved units typically sell at a premium. Always verify the permit status with Moab City or Grand County before assuming income potential.
Are HOA fees high on Moab condos? ▾
They run higher than Wasatch Front averages, often $300-$550 a month, because they frequently cover water, sewer, exterior maintenance, and pool/landscaping in the desert climate. Factor that into your debt-to-income calculation when shopping at this price point.
Is Spanish Valley a good alternative if nothing in city limits fits my budget? ▾
Spanish Valley sits just south of Moab in San Juan County and tends to have slightly lower prices, larger lots, and septic systems instead of city sewer. You'll drive 10-15 minutes into town for groceries and work, but buyers who want more land for the money often end up there.
Do lenders treat Moab condos differently than houses? ▾
Sometimes. Condo projects with a high percentage of short-term rentals or non-owner-occupied units can fail Fannie Mae warrantability standards, which means conventional financing may not be available and you'd need a portfolio or second-home loan. Ask your lender to pull the project's approval status before you write an offer.
How fast do affordable Moab listings sell? ▾
Anything priced sharply under $300K with clean condition and a usable rental permit tends to go under contract within a week or two. Distressed properties or units with financing complications sit longer, sometimes a few months, which is where patient cash buyers find deals.