Salt Lake City, UT Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Salt Lake City?

The average rent for an apartment in Salt Lake City is $1,578. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated May 2025
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,578 813 sq. ft.

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.

Salt Lake City, UT apartment rent ranges

Salt Lake City, UT Occupied Housing Units

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

Salt Lake City, UT rent trends

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Average Rent in Salt Lake City, UT By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Salt Lake City are Ballpark, where the average rent goes for $1,249/month, Rose Park, where renters pay $1,327/mo on average, and Taylorsville, where the average rent goes for $1,327/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Glendale ($1,401), Murray ($1,502), and Cottonwood Heights ($1,540), where the asking prices are below the average Salt Lake City rent of $1,578/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Salt Lake City are Sugar House ($1,838), The Avenues ($1,885) and Capitol Hill ($2,007).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Salt Lake City?

The most popular neighborhood in Salt Lake City is Central City, where there are 26 listings with an average rent of $1,786. Next up is Downtown Salt Lake City, where apartments go for $1,685/month, followed by South Salt Lake with $1,573 If you’re looking to rent in Salt Lake City’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Murray, where renters pay $1,502 on average, and Sugar House, where the average monthly rent is $1,838.

Salt Lake City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Ballpark is 38% lower than in Capitol Hill

$1,249

Ballpark rent is 21% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,249
$2,007

Capitol Hill rent is 27% higher than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $2,007

How Salt Lake City Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Salt Lake City $1,578
Ogden $1,459
Lehi $1,712
Provo $1,861
Logan $1,735
Orem $1,628
Midvale $1,515
Sandy $1,661
West Valley City $1,580
Clearfield $1,489
West Jordan $1,607
South Salt Lake, UT $1,573
Saratoga Springs, UT $1,658
Herriman $1,713
Layton $1,497
Murray, UT $1,502
Draper $1,764
South Jordan $1,710
West Haven, UT $1,656
Bountiful $1,465
Roy, UT $1,543

What is the average price for a storage unit in Salt Lake City?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Salt Lake City is $142.36. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Salt Lake City

25 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
STUDIO $1,350+
1 BED $1,765+
2 BEDS $2,635+

53 S. 300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84111
STUDIO $1,299
1 BED $1,649+

7673 S. Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
1 BED $1,439+
2 BEDS $1,789+
3 BEDS $2,249+

315 West Pierpont Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
STUDIO $1,070+
1 BED $1,395+
2 BEDS $1,665+
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