Last updated on September 5, 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 modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying $56 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged recently.

  • South Salt Lake is 27.0% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with a total of 69 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,090/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,375/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. The 2-bedroom median represents a common rent level for many renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent higher at $2,295/month compared to apartments at $1,272/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing types. Apartments make up 56.3% of total rentals, while houses account for 31.0%.

Median rent

Median rent in South Salt Lake

$1,395/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Salt Lake is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $515 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Salt Lake

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,272, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$675

7%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,090

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,375

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,595

13%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

8%

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$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Salt Lake, UT is 18% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

Discover rentals in South Salt Lake, UT

2916 S 700 E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2916 S 700 E

2916 S 700 E, South Salt Lake, UT 84106

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

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

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

448 E Penney Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Salt Lake City apartment for rent in South Salt Lake

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 3

2199 S 300 E #5 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

South Salt Lake City apartment for rent in South Salt Lake

Salt Lake Sugarhouse vintage 2 bed, 1 bath

2199 S 300 E #5, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

$1,095

Price drop

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 $1,395 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Salt Lake?

Average rent prices in South Salt Lake have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

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

Rent in South Salt Lake is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $515 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?

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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