Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,399. This is -28%, or $550, lower than the national average.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,399

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

521

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,399. This is -28%, or $550, lower than the national average.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
53%
23%
12%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Salt Lake City, UT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Salt Lake City, UT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, UT costs about $1,199 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,499. Houses for rent in Salt Lake City, UT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,526

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,350

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,147

6%

7%

Studio

$999

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,526

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Salt Lake City, UT to other cities

Median rent prices in Salt Lake City, UT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bountiful, UT.

Salt Lake City

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,507
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City, UT is 7% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

More data insights and reports

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Cost of living in
Salt Lake City, UT

The overall cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT is 9% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

11% lower

Housing

29% higher

Transportation

11% higher

Utilities

5% lower

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2487 S 800 E - Photo 1 of 1

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$300

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Very good

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162 156, 162 168 i street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

3 beds

1 bath

$650–$750

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Male Private Room

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1 bed

1 bath

$650

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1231 E 300 S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1231 E 300 S

1231 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$650

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5d+ ago

East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City

4 beds

1 bath

$675

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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

$695

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Available Jun 1