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Taylorsville

Pop. 58,678·51st most expensive in Utah·Taylorsville rents have dropped 11.6%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,417/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.6%
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$548
Falling (Monthly)
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Taylorsville · $1,417
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
75/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 12% below what Taylorsville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,417/mo
Expected by trend
$1,617/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,205
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,695
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,695/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
$17,004/yr
At $1,417/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.6% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Taylorsville, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,678
Median income
$86,413
Median age
34.5
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
26.2%
24.5%
24.7%
13.5%
Under 1826.2%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.7%
55–6411.1%
65+13.5%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
66%
26.1%
White66%
Black2.4%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
12.3%
29.1%
34.4%
24.3%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Taylorsville, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,442 → $1,417
down 1.7%
Income
$73,325 → $86,413
up 17.8%
Population
60,295 → 58,678
down 2.7%
Renter share
30% → 28.8%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 24.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
33.9 → 34.5
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in Taylorsville, UT stood at $1,442 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,417, reflecting a 1.7% decrease over the period. Household income in the area moved from $73,325 to $86,413 across the same window, up 17.8% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 60,295 residents to roughly 58,678. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Taylorsville, UT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Taylorsville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Taylorsville, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Taylorsville is $1,417/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,205/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,695/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,280/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($86,413/yr), Taylorsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylorsville an affordable city for renters?

Taylorsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,417/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($86,413/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Taylorsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Taylorsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,417/mo in Taylorsville. The local median household income is $86,413/yr, meaning the typical Taylorsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Taylorsville?

Rent in Taylorsville has decreased 11.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Taylorsville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Taylorsville are 84123 ($1,458/mo), and 84129 ($1,961/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Taylorsville is $1,417/mo.

How does Taylorsville rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Taylorsville is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #51 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,417/mo.

What percentage of Taylorsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of Taylorsville households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. Taylorsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Taylorsville rent compare to the national average?

Taylorsville's median rent of $1,417/mo is $548 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #51 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,417/mo, rent takes ~20% of Taylorsville's median household income ($86,413/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.55%
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