Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Median rent

Median rent in Cottonwood Heights

$2,045/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottonwood Heights is $2,045 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $145 more per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottonwood Heights

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottonwood Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average rent prices in Cottonwood Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cottonwood Heights, UT

Rent prices in Cottonwood Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottonwood Heights is $1,769, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottonwood Heights run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

25%

-

1 bedroom

$1,367

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,745

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$3,500

11%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,367

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cottonwood Heights, UT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cottonwood Heights and Bluffdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cottonwood Heights

Median rent price$2,045
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Heights, UT is 7% lower than the median rent in Bluffdale, UT.

Discover rentals in Cottonwood Heights, UT

7636 S Steffensen Drive - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

8.8

Very good

7636 S Steffensen Drive

7636 S Steffensen Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottonwood Heights

2011 E 7205 S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottonwood Heights

7089 S 2825 E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottonwood Heights

5 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Price dropped $150

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Frequently asked questions for Cottonwood Heights, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the Cottonwood Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Cottonwood Heights?

The average rent in Cottonwood Heights is $2,045 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottonwood Heights?

Average rent prices in Cottonwood Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Cottonwood Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottonwood Heights is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cottonwood Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Cottonwood Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cottonwood Heights?

March offers the lowest rents in Cottonwood Heights with an 18% difference from peak July prices, while November provides the least competitive market with lower demand relative to available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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