Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Sandy, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sandy, UT rent slipped 4.3% year over year to a current median of $2,056/month. Renters are paying $92 less per month on average than last year despite a 5.0% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Sandy runs 8.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total rental inventory of 75 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,335/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,491/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,620/month, with larger units reaching $2,795/month for 4+ bedrooms. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger units, with 46.0% of rentals having 4 or more bedrooms.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Sandy, UT rose 42.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 4.3%. This contrasts with the 15.8% drop in studio rents, showing varied trends across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Sandy

$2,055/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandy is $2,055 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $155 more per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandy

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandy rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sandy, UT

Average rent prices in Sandy have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Sandy, UT

Rent prices in Sandy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandy is $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandy run $1,518 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,640.

Listings

Studio

$1,335

5%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,491

1%

42%

2 bedroom

$1,620

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,295

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,795

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,491

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sandy, 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 Sandy, UT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sandy and American Fork by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sandy

Median rent price$2,055
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandy, UT is 14% higher than the median rent in American Fork, UT.

Discover rentals in Sandy, UT

1273 E Grayson Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sandy

Room in a house for rent

1273 E Grayson Ct, Sandy, UT 84094

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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.
9227 Benson Way #9227 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Sandy

Sandy 2 Bed 1 Bath 4-plex

9227 Benson Way #9227, Sandy, UT 84070

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
927 E Sego Lily Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Sandy

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
907 Es - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sandy

5 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Sandy, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the Sandy rental market.

How much is rent in Sandy?

The average rent in Sandy is $2,055 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandy?

Average rent prices in Sandy have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Sandy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandy is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandy?

To comfortably afford rent in Sandy, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sandy?

December offers the best rental deals in Sandy, with rents running approximately 14.7% lower than peak summer pricing. July sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter months could save you money.

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).

Apartments for rent in American Fork