Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Median rent

Median rent in Cottonwood Heights

$2,195/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottonwood Heights is $2,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $285 more per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottonwood Heights

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottonwood Heights run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,535.

Listings

Studio

$1,353

25%

-

1 bedroom

$1,465

9%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,535

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,197

9%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,200

4%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,353

Last 30 days

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,535

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

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$2,195
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,270
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Heights, UT is 3% lower than the median rent in Bluffdale, UT.

Discover rentals in Cottonwood Heights, UT

8134 S Scandia Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottonwood Heights

Furnished Room & Private Bathroom, Utilities Incl.

8134 S Scandia Ct, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093

5 beds

3.5 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 27

1869 E 7200 S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1869 E 7200 S

1869 E 7200 S, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

7397 S Highland Dr #7397 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cottonwood Heights

Remodeled 3 Bed Cottonwood Heights Unit! No Deposit Option!

7397 S Highland Dr #7397, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1721 E Fort Union Blvd - ELB

1721 E Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

4 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,195 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottonwood Heights?

Average rent prices in Cottonwood Heights have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Cottonwood Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottonwood Heights is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $285 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 $88,000/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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