The Citizen
515 S 400 E,
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
$1,400 - $3,200
Studio - 2 Beds
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT Area Guide
The best of Salt Lake City is at your fingertips from the Utah campus
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Since opening its doors in 1850, the University of Utah is a major player in the culture of Salt Lake City. The powerhouse academic offering include the only architecture program and medical school in the state, and the Utes are a force to be reckoned with in Pac-12 Conference sports.
The university lies on the eastern edge of Salt Lake City, with the urban landscape on one side of the campus and the Wasatch Range on the other. This unique location provides enviable access to both Utah’s exquisite natural landscape as well as the business, cultural, and recreational opportunities of the city. Downtown is only a few short blocks away, and trolley service makes it a breeze to hop over to local landmarks like the Capitol Theatre, Bar X, and the Salt Lake Temple.
Most of the apartments and houses available nearby are found on the west side of campus, within a few blocks of University Street. With a wide range of layouts and rental rates in this area, you have numerous options to find living arrangements that suit your needs.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,172 for a studio, $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,826 for two bedrooms, and $2,236 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salt Lake City has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,172/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,429/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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988 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,826/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,322 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,236/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
499 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-5
467 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
387 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,957 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,124 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,124 Students
Salt Lake Center for Science Education
Public
Grades 6-12
344 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
787 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,957 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,124 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,124 Students
Salt Lake Center for Science Education
Public
Grades 6-12
344 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,123 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Red Butte Garden
- Physics Dept. Observatory
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Utah's Hogle Zoo
- Liberty Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.