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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Salt Lake City, UT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salt Lake City rent stands today
Salt Lake City, UT rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year as the market continues to climb back from its recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Salt Lake City sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a mid-tier metro market with 721 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Salt Lake City rent for $952/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,272/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,695/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Bench rents rose 75.7% year over year to $2,150/month across 16 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide 7.7% rise and marks a strong local surge in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Salt Lake City
$1,400/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,400 per month as of October 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
721
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $952 | 5% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 5% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,272 | 4% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 6% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,450 | |
Central City | $1,164 | |
East Central | $1,295 | |
Greater Avenues | $1,299 | |
Liberty Wells | $1,400 | |
People's Freeway | $1,919 | |
Poplar Grove | $1,390 | |
Rio Grande | $1,358 | |
Rose Park | $1,199 | |
Sugar House | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,697 | 1% | 17% | |
Houses | $2,350 | 4% | 7% | |
Rooms | $900 | 25% | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$952
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Greater Avenues
Average rent
$1,299
East Central
Average rent
$1,295
Central City
Average rent
$1,164
Sugar House
Average rent
$1,700
Rio Grande
Average rent
$1,358
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,450
Liberty Wells
Average rent
$1,400
People's Freeway
Average rent
$1,919
Poplar Grove
Average rent
$1,390
Rose Park
Average rent
$1,199
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
27%
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
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City, UT is 17% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,695
7%$2,014
6%$2,062
6%$1,670
15%$1,579
9%$1,595
12%$2,055
4%$2,300
5%$1,300
3%$1,920
15%$2,100
23%$1,725
9%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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 19% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Salt Lake City, UT
11h ago
549 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$356–$1,775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
404 E St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1–2 beds
0–2 baths
$550–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Central apartment for rent in Salt Lake City
4 beds
1 bath
$575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
985 E 1st Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$595–$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$30,364
Price dropped $270Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$10,274
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
665 N Columbus St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
4 beds
2 baths
$9,462
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
570 S 300 W Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,288–$6,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
825 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
3d ago
Verified
135 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$2,439
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2150 S Mcclelland St, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$2,751
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
825 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
1d ago
Verified
2150 S Mcclelland St, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$2,751
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
780 N 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$992–$1,418
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,680
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5h ago
Verified
570 S 300 W Ste 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,288–$6,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
825 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
3d ago
Verified
135 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$2,439
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
230 F St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salt Lake City?
Average rent prices in Salt Lake City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Central City ($1,164/mo), Rose Park ($1,199/mo), and East Central ($1,295/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 $1,118 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Sandy was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,450.
- American Fork ranked as the second priciest market with rent at $1,380.
- Bountiful placed third with rent at $1,270.
The Least Expensive
- Cedar City was the most affordable market with one-bedrooms priced at $590.
- Lehi ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $830.
- Logan placed third with rent at $860.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lehi had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 16.2%.
- Murray saw rent drop 15.2%, making it second.
- Provo placed third with rent decreasing 11.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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.