Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT

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The spirit of the West is alive and well in Utah’s capital city

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Combining the best elements of a modern metropolis with the rugged beauty of the American West, Salt Lake City has it all. “The Crossroad of the West” as its’ called, is ideal for folks who love the outdoors. Salt Lake City is surrounded by some of the most dramatically beautiful mountains and forests on the planet, perfect for mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping in the summer, and world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, the stunning landscape provides unbeatable scenery.

Pioneer Park is a popular hangout for locals, and in the summer months hosts a free concert series featuring major national headliners. There’s a nexus of Interstates and highways that make exploring the outdoor destinations outside your apartment easy. Getting around town without a car is easy, with a strong network of bike lanes and numerous public transportation options (including light rail service) helping folks avoid depending on personal vehicles.

With an enviable combination of affordable rental rates and a rapidly-expanding job market, Salt Lake City is quickly becoming one of America’s favorite places to live, work, and play.

Explore the City

Salt Lake's Memory Grove Park includes a replica of the Liberty Bell

Enjoy gorgeous views of the Wasatch Mountains

The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake

Salt Lake City is very bicycle-friendly

Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah

The fountain at Temple Square

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,205 for a studio, $1,454 for one bedroom, $1,839 for two bedrooms, and $2,254 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salt Lake City has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,454/month
659 Sq Ft
House
$2,289/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,525/month
795 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,226/month
744 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT is 10.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Salt Lake City is 28.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,205 - $2,254. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 12.3% more for transportation.

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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cottonwood School

Public

Grades PK-6

387 Students

10
out of 10

Morningside School

Public

Grades K-6

573 Students

9
out of 10

Highland Park School

Public

Grades K-6

493 Students

9
out of 10

Crestview School

Public

Grades PK-6

473 Students

9
out of 10

Howard R Driggs School

Public

Grades PK-6

466 Students

9
out of 10

Brighton High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,053 Students

10
out of 10

Skyline High

Public

Grades 7-12

2,124 Students

9
out of 10

Wasatch Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

787 Students

7
out of 10

Clayton Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

634 Students

7
out of 10

Churchill Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

556 Students

7
out of 10

Brighton High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,053 Students

10
out of 10

Skyline High

Public

Grades 7-12

2,124 Students

9
out of 10

Olympus High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,123 Students

5
out of 10

West High

Public

Grades 7-12

2,600 Students

4
out of 10

Highland High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,980 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Gateway
  • Clark Planetarium
  • International Peace Gardens
  • Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
  • California National Historic Trail

Airports

  • Salt Lake City International

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Shopping

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Salt Lake City offers some of the state’s most premium shopping experiences. These include:

City Creek Center: Located in the heart of the city, this outdoor mall features some of the biggest names in fashion, accessories, shoes, home products and more. Some of the favorite stores are Anthropologie, Apple, Michael Kors, Tiffany & Co., and Brooks Brothers. This shopping center also contains a number of world-class restaurants such as the Cheesecake Factory, Blue Lemon, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Texas de Brazil Churrascaria.

The Gateway Mall: Located near the LDS Temple Square, this outdoor shopping complex features stores such as Aeropostale, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and Urban Outfitters. It also hosts a variety of top restaurants which include Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill, Tucanos Brazilian Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse.

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Methodology

† 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 2025.