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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Salt Lake City, UT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salt Lake City rent stands today
Salt Lake City, UT rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $171 more per month on average than last year, despite a month-to-month rent that is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Salt Lake City sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters with 778 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Salt Lake City run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,199/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,895/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Salt Lake City
$1,400/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salt Lake City
778
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salt Lake City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salt Lake City, UT
Average rent prices in Salt Lake City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Salt Lake City, UT
Rent prices in Salt Lake City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salt Lake City is $1,289, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 3% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,254 | |
Central City | $1,220 | |
East Central | $1,300 | |
Fairpark | $1,305 | |
Greater Avenues | $1,300 | |
Liberty Wells | $1,525 | |
People's Freeway | $1,704 | |
Poplar Grove | $1,147 | |
Rio Grande | $1,497 | |
Sugar House | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,289 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Greater Avenues
Average rent
$1,300
Central City
Average rent
$1,220
East Central
Average rent
$1,300
Sugar House
Average rent
$1,650
Rio Grande
Average rent
$1,497
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,254
Liberty Wells
Average rent
$1,525
People's Freeway
Average rent
$1,704
Poplar Grove
Average rent
$1,147
Fairpark
Average rent
$1,305
Apartments
Average rent
$1,289
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salt Lake City and Bountiful by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salt Lake City
26%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City, UT is 15% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
5%$2,150
9%$2,347
3%$1,638
2%$1,575
1%$1,550
6%$2,000
2%$2,395
1%$1,395
5%$1,947
2%$1,999
2%$1,623
2%Cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 20% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Salt Lake City, UT
2d ago
404 E St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
1046 S Windsor St, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
2d ago
985 E 1st Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
3 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
1162 E 400 S #1A, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$645
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Greater Avenues house for rent in Salt Lake City
5 beds
4 baths
$8,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,205
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
665 N Columbus St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
4 beds
2 baths
$7,042
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,029
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
151 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$3,999
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
50 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$3,480
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
570 S 300 W Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,111–$6,049
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
357 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
2 beds
2 baths
$2,337–$2,899
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
50 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$3,480
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2150 S Mcclelland St, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,463–$2,442
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
780 N 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,174
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
151 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$3,999
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
50 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$3,480
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
570 S 300 W Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,111–$6,049
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
357 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
2 beds
2 baths
$2,337–$2,899
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salt Lake City, UT
Quick answers to common questions about the Salt Lake City rental market.
How much is rent in Salt Lake City?
The average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salt Lake City?
Average rent prices in Salt Lake City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Salt Lake City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salt Lake City is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salt Lake City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City are Poplar Grove ($1,147/mo), Central City ($1,220/mo), and Capitol Hill ($1,254/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salt Lake City?
To comfortably afford rent in Salt Lake City, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salt Lake City?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Salt Lake City, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year and December being the least competitive month for apartment hunting.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Salt Lake City Metro Report
The Zumper Salt Lake City Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Utah one bedroom median rent was $1,121 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Sandy was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,390.
- Layton ranked as the second priciest market with rent at $1,290.
- Murray placed third with rent at $1,250.
The Least Expensive
- Cedar City was the most affordable market with one-bedrooms priced at $530.
- Lehi ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $810.
- Logan placed third with rent at $850.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lehi had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 18.2%.
- Holladay saw rent drop 16.3%, making it second.
- Cedar City placed third with rent decreasing 8.6%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Lehi had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 4.7%.
- Orem ranked as second with rent dropping 4.1%.
- West Jordan placed third with rent decreasing 2.6%.
About
The Zumper Salt Lake City Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.