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Last updated on January 29, 2026
Average rent in
Salt Lake City, UT
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,395. This is -27%, or $505, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,395
Total rentals
490
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,395. This is -27%, or $505, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, UT costs about $1,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,495. Houses for rent in Salt Lake City, UT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,195 |  2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,547 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,225 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,880 |  13% | 3% | |
Studio | $999 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,135 | |
Central City | $1,650 | |
East Central | $1,297 | |
Greater Avenues | $1,247 | |
Liberty Wells | $1,350 | |
Poplar Grove | $1,000 | |
Rio Grande | $1,399 | |
Rose Park | $1,225 | |
Sugar House | $1,704 | |
Westpointe | $1,459 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $945 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,880
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
Central City
Average rent
$1,650
Greater Avenues
Average rent
$1,247
East Central
Average rent
$1,297
Sugar House
Average rent
$1,704
Rio Grande
Average rent
$1,399
Liberty Wells
Average rent
$1,350
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,135
Westpointe
Average rent
$1,459
Rose Park
Average rent
$1,225
Poplar Grove
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
5%
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
27%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City, UT is 20% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 3% higher |
Groceries | 2% lower |
Health | 11% lower |
Housing | 29% higher |
Transportation | 11% higher |
Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Salt Lake City, UT
2d ago
162 156, 162 168 i street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
3 beds
1 bath
$595–$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1106 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
322 S University St, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
0 baths
$650–$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Poplar Grove condo for rent in Salt Lake City
217 S Foss St #202B, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Westpointe house for rent in Salt Lake City
1062 Wn, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1 bed
1 bath
$675
House for rent
Available Jan 27
5d+ ago
East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
1162 East 400 South #8B, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
409 South University Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
1 bed
1 bath
$795
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
16h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$21,114
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greater Avenues townhouse for rent in Salt Lake City
1951 Se, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available May 4
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,110
$9,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
840 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
4 beds
3 baths
$7,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
245 N Vine St #901, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
2 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Greater Avenues house for rent in Salt Lake City
4 beds
5 baths
$5,300
House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
East Central house for rent in Salt Lake City
1041 E Yale Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
4 beds
3 baths
$4,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central City house for rent in Salt Lake City
537 S 500 E #102, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Nov 15
19h ago
Verified
4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$2,471
Apartment for rent
44m ago
430 E 2nd Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,325
Apartment for rent
2h ago
223 E 3rd Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,099
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1155 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,149–$1,225
Apartment for rent
4h ago
379 E 1st Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,275
Apartment for rent
4h ago
107 B St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Sugar House apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
1900 Douglas St, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
25 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,049–$1,249
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1616 W Snow Queen Pl, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
780 N 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,174
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2150 S Mcclelland St, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$968–$2,548
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,110
$9,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$2,471
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,718
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
172 West Clinton Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,374–$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 27
2d ago
Verified
357 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
2 beds
2 baths
$2,734–$2,741
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$2,471
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2015 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1 bed
1 bath
$949–$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1599 S Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
780 N 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,174
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
352 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,927
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
357 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
2 beds
2 baths
$2,734–$2,741
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
151 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,702–$3,671
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
556 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,454–$2,373
Apartment for rent
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 $1,160 last month.
The Most Expensive
- American Fork was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,290.
- Murray ranked as the second priciest market with rent at $1,230.
- West Valley City placed third with rent at $1,220.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Ogden had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 17.9%.
- Salt Lake City saw rent drop 12.4%, making it second.
- West Valley City placed third with rent decreasing 10.9%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Orem had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 5.9%.
- American Fork ranked as second with rent dropping 5.1%.
- Murray placed third with rent decreasing 3.9%.
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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