Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
West Valley City, UT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Valley City, UT rent slipped 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,616/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.2% increase month over month in recent months.

  • West Valley City is 16.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 71 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in West Valley City rent for $3,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,387/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,005/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,550/month. The range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in West Valley City

$1,616/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Valley City is $1,616 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $324 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Valley City

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Valley City rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,463, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in West Valley City run $1,284 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

No Change

98%

1 bedroom

$895

8%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,387

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,005

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,550

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

98%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,387

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,005

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,616
decreased by17%

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 West Valley City, UT is 10% lower than the median rent in Bountiful, UT.

Discover rentals in West Valley City, UT

3100 Ws - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Valley City

Garage for Rent in West Valley City

3100 Ws, West Valley City, UT 84119

Studio

0 baths

$400

House for rent

3600 Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Valley City

Single Bedrooms in a Quiet Neighborhood

3600 Sw, West Valley City, UT 84128

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jul 1

2517 S Lakecrest 4 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

2517 S Lakecrest 4 Plex

2517 S Lakecrest Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

2523 Lakecrest 4-plex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2523 Lakecrest 4-plex

2523 S Lakecrest Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,616 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Valley City?

Average rent prices in West Valley City have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

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

Rent in West Valley City is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $324 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Valley City average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/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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