1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, Utah as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,629 and +1% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Salt Lake City
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Salt Lake City
Compare Salt Lake City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Utah
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal | $750 |
| 2 | Logan | $860 |
| 3 | Tremonton | $900 |
| 4 | Cedar City | $965 |
| 5 | Tooele | $1,000 |
| 6 | Hurricane | $1,040 |
| 7 | Ogden | $1,087 |
| 8 | Provo | $1,107 |
| 9 | Riverdale | $1,136 |
| 10 | Orem | $1,143 |
| 11 | Saint George | $1,170 |
| 12 | Spanish Fork | $1,170 |
| 13 | Payson | $1,190 |
| 14 | Springville | $1,190 |
| 15 | Washington | $1,190 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Utah
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy | $1,903 |
| 2 | Syracuse | $1,860 |
| 3 | South Jordan | $1,850 |
| 4 | Herriman | $1,730 |
| 5 | Draper | $1,730 |
| 6 | Kearns | $1,720 |
| 7 | Cottonwood Heights | $1,670 |
| 8 | Saratoga Springs | $1,660 |
| 9 | Millcreek | $1,660 |
| 10 | Park City | $1,655 |
| 11 | Riverton | $1,650 |
| 12 | Eagle Mountain | $1,590 |
| 13 | West Jordan | $1,565 |
| 14 | West Valley City | $1,537 |
| 15 | Vineyard | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Salt Lake City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salt Lake, UT | 4 mi | $1,220 | $-191 (-14%) |
| North Salt Lake, UT | 5.4 mi | $1,420 | +$9 (+1%) |
| Bountiful, UT | 6.7 mi | $1,250 | $-161 (-11%) |
| Murray, UT | 7.8 mi | $1,370 | $-41 (-3%) |
| Holladay, UT | 7.9 mi | $1,505 | +$94 (+7%) |
| Taylorsville, UT | 8.3 mi | $1,410 | $-1 (0%) |
| West Valley City, UT | 9.7 mi | $1,537 | +$126 (+9%) |
| Midvale, UT | 10.8 mi | $1,430 | +$19 (+1%) |
| Kearns, UT | 12.4 mi | $1,720 | +$309 (+22%) |
| Millcreek, UT | 12.7 mi | $1,660 | +$249 (+18%) |
| Sandy, UT | 14.3 mi | $1,903 | +$492 (+35%) |
| West Jordan, UT | 14.5 mi | $1,565 | +$154 (+11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Salt Lake City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Salt Lake City, Utah is $1,411 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,629.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Salt Lake City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,440 ($4,703/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salt Lake City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Salt Lake City's 1-bedroom median of $1,411 is +1% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salt Lake City rank for 1-bedroom rent in Utah?
Among the 52 cities in Utah with 1-bedroom data, Salt Lake City ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Salt Lake City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include South Salt Lake ($1,220), Bountiful ($1,250), Murray ($1,370).