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Average Rent in West Valley City, UT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in West Valley City, UT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,948/mo
Lowest Available
$799/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
523
available now
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballpark | $2,117 | ▼ $79 | $799 | 9 | 361 |
| Central City | $2,093 | ▲ $118 | $1,734 | 2 | 11 |
| West Valley City 84119 | $1,543 | ▼ $9 | $1,099 | 5 | 136 |
| Salt Lake City 84115 | $1,436 | ▲ $5 | $1,029 | 1 | 15 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Valley City, UT?
As of October 2026, the average rent in West Valley City, UT is $1,948 per month across 17 apartment communities and 523 available units.
The most affordable option is Salt Lake Crossing starting at $799/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,280/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,844/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,498/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,551/mo.
Prices range from $799 to $8,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 109 units are currently listed.
West Valley City, UT Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,964 | - | 12 |
| July 2026 | $1,937 | -$27 | 16 |
| August 2026 | $1,869 | -$68 | 18 |
| September 2026 | $1,823 | -$46 | 18 |
| October 2026 | $1,861 | +$38 | 17 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Valley City, UT
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Valley City, UT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Crossing | $799/mo | $1,290/mo | 54 | 4.6 |
| 21 Lux | $1,029/mo | $1,436/mo | 15 | 3.6 |
| Gateway 505 | $1,060/mo | $1,591/mo | 36 | 3.9 |
| Enclave at Redwood Apartments | $1,099/mo | $1,417/mo | 60 | 3.5 |
| Crossroads Apartments | $1,234/mo | $1,391/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| The Revival | $1,239/mo | $1,678/mo | 10 | 4.5 |
| Paperbox Lofts | $1,243/mo | $1,573/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$78,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,948/mo.
Comfortable income
$94,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in West Valley City, UT is $88,604 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Valley City, UT
Overall prices in West Valley 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 West Valley City, UT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,948 |
| Utilities | $509 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $1,214 |
| Healthcare | $592 |
| Other goods and services | $948 |
| Estimated total | $5,723/mo |
Population
137,955
Median household income
$88,604
Census median rent
$1,445/mo
Census rent burden
29.6%
Median age
30.3
Mean commute
22 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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