What is the average apartment size in Salt Lake City?

The average size for a Salt Lake City, UT apartment is 813 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Salt Lake City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Salt Lake City is $1,586 per month, a 0.3% increase from last year’s average of $1,582.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, studios rent for $1,163 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,431 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,763 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,154 per month

What is the average apartment size in Salt Lake City?

The typical apartment in Salt Lake City offers about 813 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Salt Lake City?

Studio apartments in Salt Lake City average 404 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 664 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 986 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,314 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City include Ballpark ($1,247/month), Taylorsville ($1,321/month), and Rose Park ($1,332/month), all below the citywide average of $1,586.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City are Central City ($1,864/month), Capitol Hill ($1,899/month), and Sugar House ($1,945/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Salt Lake City, UT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Salt Lake City?

The typical rent budget in Salt Lake City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Salt Lake City is $1,586, a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,582.

Studio Apartments at $1,163 offer the most budget-friendly option with 404 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $1,431, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,763 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,314 sq ft) for $2,154, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,586	813 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,163	404 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,431	664 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,763	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,154	1,314 sq. ft.

Salt Lake City, UT rent trends

Rental prices in Salt Lake City, UT have increased by 0.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,582 to $1,586.

What's the typical rent budget in Salt Lake City, UT?

The largest share of rentals in Salt Lake City, UT (48%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Salt Lake City, UT?

47,326 or 53% of the households in Salt Lake City, UT are renter-occupied while 41,606 or 47% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

Ballpark $1,247/month

Taylorsville $1,321/month

Rose Park $1,332/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,586/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

Central City $1,864/month

Capitol Hill $1,899/month

Sugar House $1,945/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Salt Lake City, UT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sugar House	$1,945
Capitol Hill	$1,899
Central City	$1,864
Holladay	$1,853
The Avenues	$1,823
Downtown Salt Lake City	$1,681
Cottonwood Heights	$1,596
South Salt Lake	$1,559
Glendale	$1,481
Murray	$1,469
Rose Park	$1,332
Taylorsville	$1,321
Ballpark	$1,247

Salt Lake City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ballpark is 34% lower than in Capitol Hill

$1,247

Ballpark rent is 21% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,247

$1,899

Capitol Hill rent is 20% higher than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,899

How Salt Lake City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Salt Lake City	$1,586
Ogden	$1,510
Lehi	$1,708
Provo	$1,856
Logan	$1,774
Sandy	$1,608
Orem	$1,697
Midvale	$1,515
Clearfield	$1,485
South Jordan	$1,747
West Jordan	$1,594
Murray, UT	$1,469
South Salt Lake, UT	$1,559
Layton	$1,458
West Valley City	$1,570
Saratoga Springs, UT	$1,671
Draper	$1,728
Herriman	$1,714
West Haven, UT	$1,738
American Fork, UT	$1,692
Eagle Mountain, UT	$2,289

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Salt Lake City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.