Average Rent in Salt Lake City, UT

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Current Versus Historical Salt Lake City, UT Rents

Salt Lake City rentals average $857 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,300, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $168 (-16.08%) year-over-year from $1,042 to $874. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $342 (-19.92%) year-over-year from $1,717 to $1,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $475 (-19.23%) year-over-year from $2,470 to $1,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $307 (-12.30%) year-over-year from $2,494 to $2,188. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $182 (6.82%) year-over-year from $2,663 to $2,845. 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 down by 19.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.70	$874	$1,042 (-16.08%)	$1,011 (-13.57%)
1 BR	$21.38	$1,375	$1,717 (-19.92%)	$1,610 (-14.58%)
2 BR	$18.33	$1,995	$2,470 (-19.23%)	$1,858 (7.36%)
3 BR	$18.28	$2,188	$2,494 (-12.30%)	$2,226 (-1.72%)
4+ BR	$18.60	$2,845	$2,663 (6.82%)	$2,723 (4.50%)

Historical Rents in Salt Lake City, UT

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Top Cities Near Salt Lake City

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Top Neighborhoods Near Salt Lake City

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Top Counties Near Salt Lake City

There are a total of 2 counties located by Salt Lake City, UT. Some of these counties include Salt Lake, UT and Davis, UT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,685. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Salt Lake, UT. Its average rent per month is $1,623. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,748, Davis, UT is the most expensive county by Salt Lake City, UT.

Typically, rent for studios in Salt Lake City, UT is 43.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Salt Lake City, UT is 22.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.02% 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	$875	$1,095	$1,378	$1,623
Davis, UT	$95	$1,598	$1,748	$1,748

Top Zipcodes Near Salt Lake City

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Frequently Asked Questions - Salt Lake City Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Salt Lake City, UT apartments for rent is approximately $1,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Salt Lake City, UT.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $857 and an average price per square feet of $34.70. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Salt Lake City.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $21.38. There are a total of 48 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Salt Lake City.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $18.33. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Salt Lake City.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Salt Lake City, UT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Salt Lake City, UT is around $1,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.