Average Rent in South Salt Lake, UT
4 apartment buildings, 31 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,128/mo
Cheapest
$1,200/mo
Properties
4
Units
31
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in South Salt Lake, UT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
South Salt Lake, UT Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bowers Residences
55 W Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
One Burton
1 W Burton Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Strata99 Townhomes
99 Central Pointe Pl, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Hawthorne Townhomes
2852 S W Temple St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowers Residences 55 W Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA | $1,200 | $1,200 | -- | 4.3 (75) | 1 |
| 2 | One Burton 1 W Burton Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA | $1,309 | $2,058 | $2.60 | 4.8 (17) | 21 |
| 3 | Strata99 Townhomes 99 Central Pointe Pl, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA | $1,729 | $1,879 | $1.98 | 4 (101) | 2 |
| 4 | Hawthorne Townhomes 2852 S W Temple St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA | $2,278 | $2,543 | $1.88 | 4.3 (216) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Bowers Residences
4.3 (75)55 W Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
One Burton
4.8 (17)1 W Burton Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Strata99 Townhomes
4 (101)99 Central Pointe Pl, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Hawthorne Townhomes
4.3 (216)2852 S W Temple St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
South Salt Lake, UT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in South Salt Lake, UT is $2,128 per month, based on 31 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,200 at Bowers Residences to $2,278 at Hawthorne Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,720/mo | $1,524/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,794/mo | $1,200/mo | 13 |
| 2 Bed | $2,525/mo | $2,058/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $2,609/mo | $2,328/mo | 5 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in South Salt Lake, UT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in South Salt Lake, UT averages $1,794/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,525/mo. At the local median household income of $68,035, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in South Salt Lake, UT at $1,329/mo. The current tracked market average runs 60% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in South Salt Lake, UT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Salt Lake, UT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,128/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in South Salt Lake, UT is $68,035 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Salt Lake, UT
Overall prices in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake, UT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,128 |
| Utilities | $509 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $1,214 |
| Healthcare | $592 |
| Other goods and services | $948 |
| Estimated total | $5,903/mo |
Population
26,277
Median household income
$68,035
Census median rent
$1,329/mo
Rent as % of income
26.9%
Median age
31.5
Mean commute
20 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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Nearby cities in Utah
How South Salt Lake, UT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs South Salt Lake, UT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $1,797 | -16% | 28 |
| West Valley City, UT | $2,198 | +3% | 15 |
| West Jordan, UT | $1,572 | -26% | 14 |
| Provo, UT | $1,602 | -25% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Salt Lake, UT?
The average rent in South Salt Lake, UT is $2,128 per month, based on 31 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in South Salt Lake, UT?
The lowest available rent in South Salt Lake, UT starts at $1,200 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Salt Lake, UT?
1-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake, UT average $1,794/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,200/mo across 13 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South Salt Lake, UT?
2-bedroom apartments in South Salt Lake, UT average $2,525/mo. Units start from $2,058/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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