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Rental Market Trends in Salt Lake City, UT

What is the average rent in Salt Lake City, UT?

$1,458/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,458 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Salt Lake City rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Salt Lake City, you can expect to pay about $1,213 per month for a studio, $1,458 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,827 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,263 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,213/month
424 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,458/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,827/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,263/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,144/month
340 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,128/month
884 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,527/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,298/month
1,912 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,521/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,679/month
885 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,194/month
200 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,082/month
886 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,582/month
1,332 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,085/month
277 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Salt Lake City, UT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $26 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Salt Lake City, UT
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Salt Lake City, UT
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

Based on current rent prices, Glendale Park, Booneville Gardens and Jordan Meadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glendale Park
$1,119/month
507 Sq Ft
Booneville Gardens
$1,119/month
507 Sq Ft
Jordan Meadows
$1,182/month
580 Sq Ft
All Seasons
$1,236/month
637 Sq Ft
Rose Park
$1,377/month
548 Sq Ft
Fairpark
$1,380/month
712 Sq Ft
Taylorsville Gardens
$1,391/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Murray
$1,518/month
721 Sq Ft
Millcreek
$1,527/month
691 Sq Ft
Arcadia Heights
$1,530/month
732 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

Based on current rent prices, East Waterloo, Sugar House Downtown District and East Downtown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Waterloo
$2,183/month
772 Sq Ft
Sugar House Downtown District
$2,161/month
717 Sq Ft
East Downtown
$2,077/month
687 Sq Ft
Sugar House
$1,974/month
718 Sq Ft
Central Salt Lake City
$1,971/month
697 Sq Ft
Gateway District
$1,966/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown Salt Lake City
$1,921/month
688 Sq Ft
Bennion
$1,915/month
721 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$1,892/month
710 Sq Ft
Greater Avenues
$1,872/month
680 Sq Ft

Which Salt Lake City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Salt Lake City with the most apartments available are Downtown Salt Lake City, Central Salt Lake City and West Salt Lake City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Salt Lake City
$1,921/month
688 Sq Ft
Central Salt Lake City
$1,971/month
697 Sq Ft
West Salt Lake City
$1,743/month
666 Sq Ft
Poplar Grove
$1,689/month
682 Sq Ft
Gateway District
$1,966/month
750 Sq Ft
East Downtown
$2,077/month
687 Sq Ft
Millcreek
$1,527/month
691 Sq Ft
South Salt Lake City
$1,577/month
647 Sq Ft
Sugar House
$1,974/month
718 Sq Ft
Glendale
$1,635/month
623 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salt Lake City, UT?

Because the average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,458, you’ll want to make about $4,860 per month or $58,320 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Salt Lake City is 28.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,213 - $2,263. You can expect to pay 1.9% less for groceries, 4.6% less for utilities, and 11.4% more for transportation.

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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,071 - $2,850

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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,570 - $6,080

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Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,350 - $3,175

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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