City Report · UT

South Jordan

Pop. 82,686·17th most expensive in Utah·South Jordan rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,972/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$7
Rising (Monthly)
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South Jordan · $1,972
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
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Rents are right about where South Jordan's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,972/mo
Expected by trend
$1,988/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,225
3 BR
$2,985
4 BR+
$3,395
Research median
$2,225/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,664/yr
At $1,972/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

South Jordan, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
82,686
Median income
$134,047
Median age
36.2
Renters
18.6%
Age distribution
29.3%
19.2%
29.4%
12.4%
Under 1829.3%
18–3419.2%
35–5429.4%
55–649.7%
65+12.4%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
White80.4%
Black1.2%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
16.1%
33.3%
47.9%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+47.9%
Housing tenure
81.4%
18.6%
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How South Jordan, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,507 → $1,972
up 30.9%
Income
$111,774 → $134,047
up 19.9%
Population
75,617 → 82,686
up 9.3%
Renter share
16% → 18.6%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 47.9%
+3.1 pts
Median age
34 → 36.2
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in South Jordan, UT paid around $1,507 a month. That figure now sits near $1,972, up 30.9% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $111,774 in 2021 to $134,047 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show South Jordan, UT adding about 7,069 residents over the five-year window, up 9.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 16% to 18.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.8% to 47.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the South Jordan, UT market of 2021.

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About renting in South Jordan, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in South Jordan is $1,972/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,225/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,985/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($134,047/yr), South Jordan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is South Jordan an affordable city for renters?

South Jordan is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,972/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($134,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. South Jordan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in South Jordan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,972/mo in South Jordan. The local median household income is $134,047/yr, meaning the typical South Jordan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in South Jordan?

Rent in South Jordan has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which South Jordan neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in South Jordan are 84009 ($1,911/mo), and 84095 ($2,145/mo). Citywide, the median rent in South Jordan is $1,972/mo.

How does South Jordan rent compare to other cities in Utah?

South Jordan is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #17 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,972/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than South Jordan?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than South Jordan ($1,972/mo): Midvale ($1,529/mo), West Jordan ($1,656/mo).

What percentage of South Jordan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.6% of South Jordan households are renters, while 81.4% are owner-occupied. South Jordan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does South Jordan rent compare to the national average?

South Jordan's median rent of $1,972/mo is $7 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #17 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,972/mo, rent takes ~18% of South Jordan's median household income ($134,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

South Jordan 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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