Average Rent in Salt Lake City, UT

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Current Versus Historical Salt Lake City, UT Rents

Salt Lake City rentals average $1,599 for a studio rental to $2,848 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $673 (72.61%) year-over-year from $927 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (9.14%) year-over-year from $1,717 to $1,874. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $256 (-10.02%) year-over-year from $2,556 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $216 (9.69%) year-over-year from $2,229 to $2,445. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.34%) year-over-year from $2,729 to $2,848. 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 17.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.35	$1,600	$927 (72.61%)	$1,025 (56.05%)
1 BR	$21.95	$1,874	$1,717 (9.14%)	$1,529 (22.56%)
2 BR	$19.42	$2,300	$2,556 (-10.02%)	$1,688 (36.30%)
3 BR	$17.62	$2,445	$2,229 (9.69%)	$2,314 (5.65%)
4+ BR	$18.38	$2,848	$2,729 (4.34%)	$2,905 (-1.98%)

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 1 counties located by Salt Lake City, UT. One county in the area is Salt Lake, UT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,848. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Salt Lake, UT. Its average rent per month is $1,848. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,848, Salt Lake, UT is the most expensive county by Salt Lake City, UT.

Typically, rent for studios in Salt Lake City, UT is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Salt Lake City, UT is 5.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Salt Lake City, UT is 18.70% 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	$1,495	$1,500	$1,848

Top Zipcodes Near Salt Lake City

There is one zipcode in or near Salt Lake City, UT. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,884.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near 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	$1,884

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 $1,750. 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 $1,599 and an average price per square feet of $25.35. There are a total of 43 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 $1,585 and an average price per square feet of $21.95. There are a total of 98 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 $1,845 and an average price per square feet of $19.42. There are a total of 55 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 0.73%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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 $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.