Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
South Salt Lake, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Salt Lake rent stands today

    South Salt Lake, UT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Month over month, rent softened by 3.2%.

  • South Salt Lake sits 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 69 total rentals offering a moderate selection for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in South Salt Lake rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,075/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,330/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,148/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,799/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment rose 30.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend of flat rents. This segment's increase contrasts with the modest overall market movement in South Salt Lake, UT.

Median rent

Median rent in South Salt Lake

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Salt Lake is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Salt Lake

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,249, whereas a house costs $2,212. 1-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$675

38%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,075

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,330

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,147

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,799

14%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Salt Lake, UT is 21% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

Discover rentals in South Salt Lake, UT

127 W Parramatta Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City townhouse for rent in South Salt Lake

Private room for rent-utilities included/ 5 minutes walk to TRAX

127 W Parramatta Ln, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

4 beds

3.5 baths

$770

260 E Burton Ave #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City apartment for rent in South Salt Lake

260 E Burton Ave #LOWER, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$920

Price dropped $180
161 E Beryl Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City apartment for rent in South Salt Lake

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Price dropped $24Additional 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.
715 E Parker Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

South Salt Lake City apartment for rent in South Salt Lake

715 E Parker Ln #2, South Salt Lake, UT 84106

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.

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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 $1,300 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Salt Lake?

Average rent prices in South Salt Lake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

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

Rent in South Salt Lake is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/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?

October offers the lowest rents in South Salt Lake, with December also showing less competition and better pricing. April and May are the most competitive months with higher demand, so avoiding spring can 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).

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