Average Rent in Utah, UT

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Current Versus Historical Utah, UT Rents

Utah rentals average $1,025 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,838, or roughly $13 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 increased by $1,341 (126.59%) year-over-year from $1,059 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $228 (-18.36%) year-over-year from $1,240 to $1,013. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $255 (-17.23%) year-over-year from $1,480 to $1,225. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $380 (-21.41%) year-over-year from $1,775 to $1,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $277 (-11.67%) year-over-year from $2,372 to $2,095. 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 22.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.14	$1,013	$1,240 (-18.36%)	$1,030 (-1.70%)
2 BR	$14.20	$1,225	$1,480 (-17.23%)	$1,356 (-9.68%)
3 BR	$14.42	$1,395	$1,775 (-21.41%)	$1,860 (-25.00%)
4+ BR	$12.55	$2,095	$2,372 (-11.67%)	$2,298 (-8.85%)

Historical Rents in Utah, UT

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Top Cities Near Utah

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Utah. The average rent in Utah is currently $1,300 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Salt Lake City, UT, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Utah, UT is Salt Lake City, UT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,300 per month.

Let's compare Utah, UT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.83% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Utah, UT are about 28.89% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.38% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Utah, UT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Salt Lake City, UT	$857	$1,095	$1,595	$1,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Utah

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Utah

There are a total of 2 counties located by Utah, 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. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. 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 Utah, UT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Utah, UT is 31.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Utah, UT is 26.28% more affordable 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 Utah

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Utah Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Utah, UT?

The average monthly rental price for Utah, UT apartments for rent is approximately $1,838. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Utah, 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 Utah, UT.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Utah, UT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $17.14. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Utah.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Utah, UT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,238 and an average price per square feet of $14.20. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Utah.

How have rent prices in Utah, UT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Utah, UT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Utah, UT?

A reasonable rent price in Utah, UT is around $1,470/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.