Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Salt Lake, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Salt Lake rent stands today

    South Salt Lake, UT rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $49 more per month on average than last year.

  • South Salt Lake is 28.0% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median. The city offers a total of 84 rentals.

  • Price ranges

    South Salt Lake rents range from studios at $875/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. The 2-bedroom segment, which is the largest share of rentals at 47.8%, has a median rent of $1,400/month.

Median rent

Median rent in South Salt Lake

$1,400/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Salt Lake is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Salt Lake

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Salt Lake rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Salt Lake, UT

Average rent prices in South Salt Lake have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 South Salt Lake, UT

Rent prices in South Salt Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Salt Lake is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,049. 1-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$875

67%

40%

1 bedroom

$1,099

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,399

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,375

4%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,595

14%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

67%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake, UT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Salt Lake and Bountiful by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Salt Lake

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Salt Lake, UT is 22% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

Discover rentals in South Salt Lake, UT

3700 S West Temple - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City townhouse for rent in South Salt Lake

Private Room in a SLC Luxury Townhome

3700 S West Temple, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

3 beds

2.5 baths

$700

House for rent

Available Jun 1

3734 S Prairiewood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City townhouse for rent in South Salt Lake

Private Bedroom for Rent. Easy-going house.

3734 S Prairiewood Dr, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

4 beds

2.5 baths

$825

$775

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 10

448 E Penney Av - Photo 1 of 1

8m ago

8.6

Very good

448 E Penney Av

448 E Penney Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Price drop

Apartment for rent

184 E Beryl Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City apartment for rent in South Salt Lake

Remodeled 2 bed 1 bath

184 E Beryl Ave #1, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for South Salt Lake, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the South Salt Lake rental market.

How much is rent in South Salt Lake?

The average rent in South Salt Lake is $1,400 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Salt Lake?

Average rent prices in South Salt Lake have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does South Salt Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Salt Lake is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Salt Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake average around $1,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/month.

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).

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