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 778 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Central City is $1,886 per month, a 5.02% increase from last years average of $1,796.

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

In Central City, studios rent for $1,238 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,691 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,370 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Central City?

The typical apartment in Central City offers about 778 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 447 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 685 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,017 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 37% 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: July 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Central City is $1,886, a 5.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,796.

Studio Apartments at $1,238 offer the most budget-friendly option with 447 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 685 square feet for $1,691, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,370 offer 1,017 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: July 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,886	778 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,238	447 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,691	685 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,370	1,017 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 5.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,796 to $1,886.

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 (37%) 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?

Taylorsville $1,324/month

Ballpark $1,338/month

Rose Park $1,346/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,610/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Central City?

Capitol Hill $1,932/month

Sugar House $1,941/month

The Avenues $1,991/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
The Avenues	$1,991
Sugar House	$1,941
Capitol Hill	$1,932
Central City	$1,901
Downtown Salt Lake City	$1,703
Cottonwood Heights	$1,591
Glendale	$1,547
South Salt Lake	$1,546
Murray	$1,464
Rose Park	$1,346
Ballpark	$1,338
Taylorsville	$1,324

Salt Lake City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Central City is 42% higher than in Ballpark

$1,901

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

Average Rent $1,901

$1,338

Ballpark rent is 29% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,338

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.