How much does it cost to rent in Sandy, UT?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Sandy, UT is $1,681. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Sandy cheaper than other Utah cities?

Sandy falls in the middle range for Utah, ranking #31 out of 56 cities at $1,681/mo.

When was Sandy rent data last updated?

Sandy rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · UT

Sandy

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Pop. 94,291·31st most expensive in Utah·Sandy rents are up 7.2% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,681/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$284

Stable (Monthly)

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Sandy · $1,681

More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

72/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% below what Sandy's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,681/mo

Expected by trend

$1,892/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Sandy's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,630

1 BR

$1,903

2 BR

$2,290

3 BR

$3,077

4 BR+

$3,500

Research median

$2,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$20,172/yr

At $1,681/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Sandy, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

94,291

Median income

$112,176

Median age

37.6

Renters

24.8%

Age distribution

26.4%

19.6%

26.4%

15.8%

Under 1826.4%

18–3419.6%

35–5426.4%

55–6411.9%

65+15.8%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

80.1%

White80.1%

Black0.8%

Hispanic11.4%

Asian3.6%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

18.4%

31.5%

46%

No HS diploma4%

HS diploma18.4%

Some college31.5%

Bachelor's+46%

Housing tenure

75.2%

24.8%

Owner75.2%

Renter24.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Sandy, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,367 → $1,681

up 23.0%

Income

$100,749 → $112,176

up 11.3%

Population

96,272 → 94,291

down 2.1%

Renter share

22.3% → 24.8%

+2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

44.6% → 46%

+1.4 pts

Median age

36.3 → 37.6

+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Sandy, UT has climbed from $1,367 to $1,681, a 23.0% change over five years. Median household income rose from $100,749 to $112,176 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 96,272 residents to roughly 94,291. Renters now make up 24.8% of households, compared with 22.3% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Sandy, UT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sandy on your salary?

At $1,681/mo, how Sandy rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $90,701/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $64,397/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $74,179/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $132,586/yr · Rent = 15.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $169,411/yr · Rent = 11.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,298/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $54,442/yr · Rent = 37.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $67,104/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Sandy rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Sandy. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Sandy, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sandy is $1,681/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,630/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,903/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,077/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($112,176/yr), Sandy ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy an affordable city for renters?

Sandy is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,681/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($112,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sandy falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sandy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,681/mo in Sandy. The local median household income is $112,176/yr, meaning the typical Sandy household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sandy?

Rent in Sandy has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Sandy neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sandy are 84070 ($1,594/mo), 84093 ($2,128/mo), and 84092 ($2,503/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sandy is $1,681/mo.

How does Sandy rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Sandy is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #31 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,681/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sandy?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sandy ($1,681/mo): Taylorsville ($1,417/mo), Murray ($1,461/mo), Midvale ($1,529/mo).

What percentage of Sandy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.8% of Sandy households are renters, while 75.2% are owner-occupied. Sandy leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.