Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
South Salt Lake, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    South Salt Lake, UT rent rose 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,390/month. Renters are paying $144 more per month on average than last year, continuing the upward trend with a 3.3% increase month to month.

  • South Salt Lake rents are 28.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    In South Salt Lake, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,390/month, and 3-bedrooms at $2,345/month. The 2-bedroom segment represents the largest share of total rentals at 43.9%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in South Salt Lake fell 19.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise. This decline contrasts with the overall upward rent trend and marks a distinct shift in larger unit pricing.

Median rent

Median rent in South Salt Lake

$1,390/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Salt Lake is $1,390 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $560 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Salt Lake

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Salt Lake rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 3% 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 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 $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,390

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,345

11%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,295

2%

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,390

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

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$1,390
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,741
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Salt Lake, UT is 20% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

Discover rentals in South Salt Lake, UT

2707 S Adams Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

2707 S Adams Street

2707 S Adams St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

265 E Rigdon Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City house for rent in South Salt Lake

SINGLE_FAMILY - Salt Lake City, UT

265 E Rigdon Ave #1, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

2757 South 300 East - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

2757 South 300 East

2757 S 300 E, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,249–$1,275

Apartment for rent

448 E Penney Av - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

448 E Penney Av

448 E Penney Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,390 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Salt Lake?

Average rent prices in South Salt Lake have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

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

Rent in South Salt Lake is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 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?

South Salt Lake's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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