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

The average size for a Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT apartment is 825 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 Sugar House?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Sugar House is $1,931 per month, a 1.55% decrease from last years average of $1,961.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Sugar House?

In Sugar House, studios rent for $1,432 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,724 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,377 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Sugar House?

The typical apartment in Sugar House offers about 825 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Sugar House?

Studio apartments in Sugar House average 492 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 713 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,097 sq. ft.

Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sugar House?

The typical rent budget in Sugar House ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sugar House?

In Sugar House, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sugar House is $1,931, a 1.55% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,961.

Studio Apartments at $1,432 offer the most budget-friendly option with 492 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $1,724, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,377 offer 1,097 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,931	825 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,432	492 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,724	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,377	1,097 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT rent trends

Rental prices in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT have decreased by 1.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,961 to $1,931.

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

The largest share of rentals in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT (54%) 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 Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT?

6,209 or 39% of the households in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT are renter-occupied while 9,534 or 61% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Sugar House?

Ballpark $1,293/month

Rose Park $1,315/month

Taylorsville $1,333/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,602/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sugar House?

Capitol Hill $1,909/month

The Avenues $1,910/month

Sugar House $1,931/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	$1,931
The Avenues	$1,910
Capitol Hill	$1,909
Central City	$1,886
Downtown Salt Lake City	$1,676
Cottonwood Heights	$1,590
South Salt Lake	$1,558
Glendale	$1,536
Murray	$1,469
Taylorsville	$1,333
Rose Park	$1,315
Ballpark	$1,293

Salt Lake City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Sugar House is 49% higher than in Ballpark

$1,931

Sugar House rent is the same as Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,931

$1,293

Ballpark rent is 33% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,293

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 Sugar House 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.