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

The average size for a Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT apartment is 723 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 Downtown Salt Lake City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Salt Lake City is $1,681 per month, a 1.5% decrease from last year’s average of $1,707.

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

In Downtown Salt Lake City, studios rent for $1,211 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,570 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,214 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,801 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Salt Lake City?

The typical apartment in Downtown Salt Lake City offers about 723 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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

Studio apartments in Downtown Salt Lake City average 406 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 660 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,044 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,262 sq. ft.

Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Downtown Salt Lake City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

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

In Downtown Salt Lake City, 76% of households rent while 24% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Salt Lake City is $1,681, a 1.5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,707.

Studio Apartments at $1,211 offer the most budget-friendly option with 406 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 660 square feet for $1,570, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,214 offer 1,044 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,262 sq ft) for $2,801, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,681	723 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,211	406 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,570	660 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,214	1,044 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,801	1,262 sq. ft.

Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT have decreased by 1.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,707 to $1,681.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT (39%) 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 Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT?

3,570 or 76% of the households in Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT are renter-occupied while 1,127 or 24% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Salt Lake City is 35% higher than in Ballpark

$1,681

Downtown Salt Lake City rent is the same as Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,681

$1,247

Ballpark rent is 26% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,247

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 Downtown 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.