Average Rent in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT

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Current Versus Historical Central City, Salt Lake City, UT Rents

Central City rentals average $1,599 for a studio rental to $2,195 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $539 (50.85%) year-over-year from $1,060 to $1,599. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (12.29%) year-over-year from $1,492 to $1,675. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-2.88%) year-over-year from $2,260 to $2,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,893 (-43.08%) year-over-year from $4,393 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $838 (-27.64%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $2,195. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 48.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.85	$1,599	$1,060 (50.85%)	$965 (65.79%)
1 BR	$23.46	$1,675	$1,492 (12.29%)	$1,196 (40.01%)
2 BR	$24.98	$2,195	$2,260 (-2.88%)	$1,342 (63.60%)

Historical Rents in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT

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Top Cities Near Central City

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Central City. The average rent in Central City is currently $1,799 per month. Our records show that Salt Lake City, UT, with an average rent of $1,799, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is Salt Lake City, UT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,799 per month.

Let's compare Central City, Salt Lake City, UT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.40% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT are about 2.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Central City, Salt Lake City, UT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Salt Lake City, UT	$1,599	$1,799	$2,150	$1,799

Top Neighborhoods Near Central City

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Central City

There are a total of 1 counties located by Central City, Salt Lake City, UT. One county in the area is Salt Lake, UT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,858. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Salt Lake, UT. Its average rent per month is $1,858. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,858, Salt Lake, UT is the most expensive county by Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.

Typically, rent for studios in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is 31.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Salt Lake, UT	$1,599	$1,675	$1,495	$1,858

Top Zipcodes Near Central City

There is one zipcode in or near Central City, Salt Lake City, UT. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,959.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Central City, Salt Lake City, UT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
84101, Salt Lake City, UT	$1,419	$1,884	$2,549	$1,959

Frequently Asked Questions - Central City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?

The average monthly rental price for Central City, Salt Lake City, UT apartments for rent is approximately $1,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central City, Salt Lake City, UT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.

How much is a studio apartment in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,599 and an average price per square feet of $20.85. There are a total of 23 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $23.46. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $24.98. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central City.

How have rent prices in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.51%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.43% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?

A reasonable rent price in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is around $1,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.