Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Salt Lake City, UT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Salt Lake City, UT rent rose 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,449/month. Renters today are paying $165 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Salt Lake City sits 25.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a mid-tier metro market with 681 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Salt Lake City rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,199/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,642/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,345/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,950/month. Houses rent at a median of $2,495/month, while apartments are at $1,300/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Salt Lake City, UT, Jordan Meadows rents rose 41.6% year over year to $2,038/month, and Glendale increased 31.0% to $2,095/month, contrasting with a citywide rise of 7.3%. Meanwhile, Arcadia Heights saw rents fall 52.7% year over year to $1,700/month, marking a significant local divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Salt Lake City
$1,449/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,449 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $501 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salt Lake City
681
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,642 |  1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,345 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 6% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,325 | |
Central City | $1,250 | |
East Central | $1,307 | |
Fairpark | $1,360 | |
Glendale | $2,095 | |
Greater Avenues | $1,337 | |
Liberty Wells | $1,512 | |
Poplar Grove | $1,300 | |
Rio Grande | $1,485 | |
Sugar House | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,642
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
25%
East Central
Average rent
$1,307
Central City
Average rent
$1,250
Greater Avenues
Average rent
$1,337
Rio Grande
Average rent
$1,485
Sugar House
Average rent
$1,750
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,325
Liberty Wells
Average rent
$1,512
Glendale
Average rent
$2,095
Poplar Grove
Average rent
$1,300
Fairpark
Average rent
$1,360
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
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
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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
3%$2,150
4%$1,495
5%$1,750
15%$1,678
6%$1,400
1%$2,330
16%$2,395
12%$1,370
6%$1,750
3%$1,895
2%$1,552
14%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
5d+ ago
Jordan Meadows house for rent in Salt Lake City
627 N Sir Michael Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
1162 E 400 S #8B, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1 bed
1 bath
$645
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
4d ago
887 E 1st Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
4 beds
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greater Avenues townhouse for rent in Salt Lake City
1951 S St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Jun 4
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,602
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,540
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
460 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,195–$5,011
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
151 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,597–$4,153
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
50 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,048–$2,933
Apartment for rent
18m ago
Verified
135 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,532
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
570 S 300 W Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$899–$3,987
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18m ago
Verified
135 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,532
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,817
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
50 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,048–$2,933
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2150 S Mcclelland St, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$2,738
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
151 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,597–$4,153
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
50 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,048–$2,933
Apartment for rent
18m ago
Verified
135 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,532
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
570 S 300 W Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$899–$3,987
Price drop
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 $1,449 per month as of June 13, 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 7% 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 $501 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salt Lake City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City are Central City ($1,250/mo), Poplar Grove ($1,300/mo), and East Central ($1,307/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 $58,000/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?
Salt Lake City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across Utah's capital city.
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 $1,132 last month.
The Most Expensive
- American Fork was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,350.
- Millcreek ranked as the second priciest market with rent at $1,260.
- Salt Lake City placed third with rent at $1,200.
The Least Expensive
- Cedar City was the most affordable market with one-bedrooms priced at $470.
- Provo & Ogden tied for the second least expensive with rents both at $970.
- Murray placed third with rent at $1,110.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Murray had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 17.8%.
- Cedar City saw rent drop 16.1%, making it second.
- Provo placed third with rent decreasing 11.8%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Murray had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 5.9%.
- Provo ranked as second with rent dropping 4.9%.
- Cedar City placed third with rent decreasing 4.1%.
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.