Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
West Valley City, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Valley City rent stands today

    West Valley City, UT rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,624/month. Renters today are paying $34 more per month on average than last year, with rent reaching the city's peak this month.

  • West Valley City is 14.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a moderately priced market within the broader rental landscape.

  • Price ranges

    In West Valley City, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,097/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,331/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,988/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,472/month. These figures show the range renters can expect based on unit size.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses have a median rent of $2,250/month while apartments sit at $1,399/month in West Valley City. This reflects the city's housing mix, with half of rentals being houses and over a third apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in West Valley City

$1,623/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Valley City is $1,623 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $276 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Valley City

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Valley City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Valley City, UT

Average rent prices in West Valley City have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 West Valley City, UT

Rent prices in West Valley City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Valley City is $1,399, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in West Valley City run $1,361 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,097

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,331

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,987

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,472

3%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,331

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,987

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,472

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Valley City, 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 West Valley City, UT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Valley City and Bountiful by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Valley City

Median rent price$1,623
decreased by15%

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 West Valley City, UT is 2% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

Discover rentals in West Valley City, UT

3048 S Hadwen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Valley City

Hadwen Room for Rent

3048 S Hadwen Dr, West Valley City, UT 84128

1 bed

1 bath

$600

3795 Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Valley City

5 beds

3 baths

$600

2517 S Lakecrest 4 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.9

Very good

2517 S Lakecrest 4 Plex

2517 S Lakecrest Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119

2 beds

1 bath

$995

2531 S Parkcrest Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in West Valley City

2531 S Parkcrest Dr #1, West Valley City, UT 84119

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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Frequently asked questions for West Valley City, UT

Quick answers to common questions about the West Valley City rental market.

How much is rent in West Valley City?

The average rent in West Valley City is $1,623 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Valley City?

Average rent prices in West Valley City have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does West Valley City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Valley City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $276 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Valley City?

To comfortably afford rent in West Valley City, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Valley City?

December offers the best rental deals in West Valley City, with rents running about 10% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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