Average Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
26 apartment buildings, 223 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Cheapest
$994/mo
SevenO2 Main Apartments
Properties
26
tracked daily
Units
223
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 26 properties in Salt Lake City, UT.
Median rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Salt Lake City, UT Rent Prices
All 26 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
SevenO2 Main Apartments
702 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Ritz Classic Apartment Homes
2265 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
600 Lofts Apartments
90 E 600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Izzy Apartments
556 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA
Overlook Point
4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, USA
Park Vue Apartments
1450 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
theCHARLI Apartments
828 S Richards St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SevenO2 Main Apartments 702 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA | $994 | $1,746 | $2.17 | 4.1 (177) | 12 |
| 2 | Ritz Classic Apartment Homes 2265 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA | $1,000 | $1,366 | $1.77 | 4.1 (197) | 8 |
| 3 | 600 Lofts Apartments 90 E 600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA | $1,110 | $1,332 | $1.84 | 4.4 (221) | 3 |
| 4 | Izzy Apartments 556 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA | $1,157 | $1,636 | $2.76 | 4.4 (59) | 13 |
| 5 | Overlook Point 4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, USA | $1,187 | $1,539 | $1.63 | 4 (438) | 4 |
| 6 | Park Vue Apartments 1450 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA | $1,195 | $1,487 | $1.77 | 3.5 (211) | 4 |
| 7 | theCHARLI Apartments 828 S Richards St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA | $1,199 | $1,740 | $2.21 | 4.5 (59) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
SevenO2 Main Apartments
4.1 (177)702 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Ritz Classic Apartment Homes
4.1 (197)2265 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
600 Lofts Apartments
4.4 (221)90 E 600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Izzy Apartments
4.4 (59)556 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA
Overlook Point
4 (438)4612 S 2930 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, USA
Park Vue Apartments
3.5 (211)1450 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
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Salt Lake City, UT neighborhoods
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Salt Lake City, UT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $2,084 per month, based on 223 units across 26 apartment communities. Prices range from $994 at SevenO2 Main Apartments to $5,700 at Nexus on 9th.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,591/mo | $994/mo | 52 |
| 1 Bed | $1,944/mo | $1,110/mo | 94 |
| 2 Bed | $2,587/mo | $1,433/mo | 64 |
| 3 Bed | $2,588/mo | $1,390/mo | 13 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Salt Lake City, UT apartments earn?
The 17 buildings we can estimate generate about $9.7M in rental revenue per month ($117M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Nexus on 9th | $3.1M/mo | $4,231 / $4,695 | 98% | 739 |
| 2.The Vue At Sugar House Crossing | $1.5M/mo | 97% | 739 | |
| 3.Liberty SKY | $975K/mo | $2,379 / $2,615 | 93% | 402 |
| 4.Sugarmont Apartments and Townhomes | $914K/mo | $2,130 / $2,465 | 97% | 384 |
| 5.The Residences At Sugar Alley | $771K/mo | $2,195 / $4,560 | 97% | 174 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Salt Lake City, UT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Salt Lake City, UT averages $1,944/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,587/mo. At the local median household income of $74,925, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Salt Lake City, UT at $1,343/mo. The current tracked market average runs 55% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Salt Lake City, UT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Salt Lake City
Demand in the Salt Lake City rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Intermountain Healthcare
- University of Utah
- Zions Bancorporation
- Discover Financial
- Adobe
- Oracle
Mean one-way commute in Salt Lake City, UT is 20 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salt Lake City, UT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$83,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,084/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($994/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Salt Lake City, UT is $74,925 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT
Overall prices in Salt Lake City, UT runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Salt Lake City, UT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,084 |
| Utilities | $509 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $1,214 |
| Healthcare | $592 |
| Other goods and services | $948 |
| Estimated total | $5,859/mo |
Population
203,888
Median household income
$74,925
Census median rent
$1,343/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
33.0
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Utah
How Salt Lake City, UT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Salt Lake City, UT | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | $2,179 | +5% | -26% | 17 |
| Layton, UT | $1,443 | -31% | +10.3% | 16 |
| Lehi, UT | $1,845 | -11% | +21.6% | 16 |
| Ogden, UT | $1,607 | -23% | +0.5% | 15 |
| West Jordan, UT | $1,776 | -15% | +35.3% | 15 |
| ST George, UT | $1,702 | -18% | -4.7% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Salt Lake City, UT?
The average rent in Salt Lake City, UT is $2,084 per month, based on 223 units across 26 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Salt Lake City, UT?
The lowest available rent in Salt Lake City, UT starts at $994 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, UT?
1-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City, UT average $1,944/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,110/mo across 94 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, UT?
2-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City, UT average $2,587/mo. Units start from $1,433/mo across 64 units currently listed.
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