Brigham Apartments
201 E South Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1-3 Beds | $1,721 - $2,902
Rental Market Trends in Salt Lake City, UT
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,421/month.
Rent in Salt Lake City is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,421/month
Average Rent
657 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2.3%
Change / Year
5,669
Available Apartments
Salt Lake City rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Salt Lake City average $1,151 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City average $1,421 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City average $1,836 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City average $2,288 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Salt Lake City, UT?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $32 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Salt Lake City, UT
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?
Based on current rent prices, Rose Park, Fairpark and Jordan Meadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?
Based on current rent prices, The Avenues Historic District, Greater Avenues and Central Salt Lake City are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City.
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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 Poplar Grove .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salt Lake City, UT?
Because the average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,421, you’ll want to make about $4,736 per month or $56,832 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 4.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Salt Lake City is 20.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,151 - $2,288. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 16.1% less for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.
How does Salt Lake City, UT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Salt Lake City, UT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Salt Lake City Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$977/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,166/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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North Salt Lake
Avg Rent: $1,465/month
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South Salt Lake
Avg Rent: $1,246/month
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Woods Cross
Avg Rent: $1,381/month
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Millcreek
Avg Rent: $1,543/month
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Bountiful
Avg Rent: $1,377/month
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West Valley City
Avg Rent: $1,304/month
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Taylorsville
Avg Rent: $1,186/month
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Murray
Avg Rent: $1,299/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Salt Lake City?
The average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,421 per month, which is 14.7% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Salt Lake City?
The average rent for a house in Salt Lake City, UT is $2,585 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Salt Lake City?
The average rent for a townhome in Salt Lake City, UT is $2,010 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Salt Lake City?
The average rent for a condo in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,399 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Salt Lake City?
Rents in Salt Lake City, UT are decreasing, with prices down 2.3% year-over-year and $32 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Salt Lake City?
In Salt Lake City, UT, 49% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.