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1121 E Ashton Ave,
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
$1,199 - $1,902
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Salt Lake City, UT
What is the average rent in Salt Lake City, UT?
$1,428/month
Average Rent
659 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $1,428 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Salt Lake City rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Salt Lake City, you can expect to pay about $1,176 per month for a studio, $1,428 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,824 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,242 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Salt Lake City, UT?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $50 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Salt Lake City, UT
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?
Based on current rent prices, Rose Park, Westpointe 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 Liberty Wells 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 Sugar House .
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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 $1,428, you’ll want to make about $4,760 per month or $57,120 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 4.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Salt Lake City is 20.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,176 - $2,242. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 15.3% less for utilities, and 5.9% 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.
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One Bedroom
$1,056/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,322/month
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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 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.