Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,413. This is -26%, or $487, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,413

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

536

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,413. This is -26%, or $487, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
51%
26%
13%
5%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,332. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, UT costs about $1,245 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,566. Houses for rent in Salt Lake City, UT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,372.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,212

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,610

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

10%

16%

Studio

$999

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,212

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

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$1,413
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City, UT is 14% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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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 #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2487 S 800 E #4, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Studio

0 baths

$250

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Studio

0 baths

$250

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Westpointe apartment for rent in Salt Lake City

1 bed

1 bath

$650

$635

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3d ago

8

Very good

738 S 1300 E

738 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$725

Apartment for rent

Stonehedge Hall LLC - 322 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Stonehedge Hall LLC - 322

322 S University St, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

1 bed

0 baths

$650–$700

Apartment for rent

156, 162 168 i street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

156, 162 168 i street

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

3–5 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$750

Apartment for rent

Fifth South Sixplex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Fifth South Sixplex

1141 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

4 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

730 S 1200 E #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City

4 beds

1 bath

$675

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