What is the average apartment size in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?

The average size for a Central City, Salt Lake City, UT apartment is 779 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 Central City?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in Central City is $1,922 per month, a 1.9% increase from last years average of $1,886.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Central City?

In Central City, studios rent for $1,254 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,718 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,414 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Central City?

The typical apartment in Central City offers about 779 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Central City?

Studio apartments in Central City average 448 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 685 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,016 sq. ft.

Central City, Salt Lake City, UT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Central City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Central City?

In Central City, 77% of households rent while 23% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Central City is $1,922, a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,886.

Studio Apartments at $1,254 offer the most budget-friendly option with 448 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 685 square feet for $1,718, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,414 offer 1,016 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: October 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,922	779 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,254	448 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,718	685 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,414	1,016 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Central City, Salt Lake City, UT rent trends

Rental prices in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT have increased by 1.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,886 to $1,922.

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

The largest share of rentals in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT (35%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

10,972 or 77% of the households in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT are renter-occupied while 3,321 or 23% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Central City?

Rose Park $1,322/month

Taylorsville $1,328/month

Ballpark $1,336/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,619/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Central City?

Central City $1,908/month

Capitol Hill $1,917/month

Sugar House $1,948/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	$1,948
Capitol Hill	$1,917
Central City	$1,908
The Avenues	$1,885
Holladay	$1,880
Downtown Salt Lake City	$1,691
Cottonwood Heights	$1,619
South Salt Lake	$1,584
Glendale	$1,565
Murray	$1,478
Ballpark	$1,336
Taylorsville	$1,328
Rose Park	$1,322

Salt Lake City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Central City is 43% higher than in Ballpark

$1,908

Central City rent is 1% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,908

$1,336

Ballpark rent is 30% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,336

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 Central 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.