3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, Utah as of July 2026. That's +40% higher than the citywide median of $1,629 and +7% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Utah
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverdale | $1,255 |
| 2 | Vernal | $1,300 |
| 3 | South Ogden | $1,402 |
| 4 | Tremonton | $1,470 |
| 5 | Logan | $1,530 |
| 6 | Cedar City | $1,645 |
| 7 | Hurricane | $1,760 |
| 8 | Provo | $1,780 |
| 9 | Tooele | $1,800 |
| 10 | Ogden | $1,807 |
| 11 | West Point | $1,819 |
| 12 | Clinton | $1,838 |
| 13 | Orem | $1,850 |
| 14 | Spanish Fork | $1,890 |
| 15 | Heber City | $1,910 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Utah
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $3,090 |
| 2 | Sandy | $3,077 |
| 3 | South Jordan | $2,985 |
| 4 | Herriman | $2,790 |
| 5 | Draper | $2,790 |
| 6 | Kearns | $2,780 |
| 7 | Cottonwood Heights | $2,700 |
| 8 | Saratoga Springs | $2,690 |
| 9 | Millcreek | $2,690 |
| 10 | Park City | $2,685 |
| 11 | Riverton | $2,660 |
| 12 | Santa Clara | $2,580 |
| 13 | Eagle Mountain | $2,580 |
| 14 | West Jordan | $2,525 |
| 15 | West Valley City | $2,487 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Salt Lake City.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salt Lake, UT | 4 mi | $1,970 | $-310 (-14%) |
| North Salt Lake, UT | 5.4 mi | $2,360 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Bountiful, UT | 6.7 mi | $2,080 | $-200 (-9%) |
| Murray, UT | 7.8 mi | $2,220 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Holladay, UT | 7.9 mi | $2,430 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Taylorsville, UT | 8.3 mi | $2,280 | — |
| West Valley City, UT | 9.7 mi | $2,487 | +$207 (+9%) |
| Midvale, UT | 10.8 mi | $2,310 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Kearns, UT | 12.4 mi | $2,780 | +$500 (+22%) |
| Millcreek, UT | 12.7 mi | $2,690 | +$410 (+18%) |
| Sandy, UT | 14.3 mi | $3,077 | +$797 (+35%) |
| West Jordan, UT | 14.5 mi | $2,525 | +$245 (+11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Salt Lake City — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Salt Lake City, Utah is $2,280 per month. This is +40% higher than the citywide median of $1,629.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Salt Lake City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,200 ($7,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salt Lake City expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Salt Lake City's 3-bedroom median of $2,280 is +7% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salt Lake City rank for 3-bedroom rent in Utah?
Among the 56 cities in Utah with 3-bedroom data, Salt Lake City ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Salt Lake City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include South Salt Lake ($1,970), Bountiful ($2,080), Murray ($2,220).