What is the average apartment size in South Salt Lake?

The average size for a South Salt Lake, UT apartment is 858 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 South Salt Lake?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in South Salt Lake is $1,559 per month, a 0.36% increase from last year’s average of $1,553.

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

In South Salt Lake, studios rent for $1,231 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,282 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,752 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,218 per month

What is the average apartment size in South Salt Lake?

The typical apartment in South Salt Lake offers about 858 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in South Salt Lake?

Studio apartments in South Salt Lake average 447 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 644 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,021 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,399 sq. ft.

South Salt Lake, UT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in South Salt Lake ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

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

In South Salt Lake, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Salt Lake is $1,559, a 0.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,553.

Studio Apartments at $1,231 offer the most budget-friendly option with 447 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 644 square feet for $1,282, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,752 offer 1,021 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,399 sq ft) for $2,218, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Salt Lake, UT

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,559	858 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,231	447 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,282	644 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,752	1,021 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,218	1,399 sq. ft.

South Salt Lake, UT rent trends

Rental prices in South Salt Lake, UT have increased by 0.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,553 to $1,559.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Salt Lake, UT (46%) 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 South Salt Lake, UT?

6,645 or 62% of the households in South Salt Lake, UT are renter-occupied while 4,062 or 38% are owner-occupied.

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How South Salt Lake Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Salt Lake	$1,559
Salt Lake City	$1,586
Ogden	$1,510
Lehi	$1,708
Provo	$1,856
Logan	$1,774
Sandy	$1,608
Orem	$1,697
Midvale	$1,515
Clearfield	$1,485
South Jordan	$1,747
Murray, UT	$1,469
West Jordan	$1,594
Layton	$1,458
West Valley City	$1,570
Saratoga Springs, UT	$1,671
Draper	$1,728
Herriman	$1,714
West Haven, UT	$1,738
American Fork, UT	$1,692
Eagle Mountain, UT	$2,289

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 South Salt Lake 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.