Studio Apartment Rent in West Valley City, UT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Valley City, Utah as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,504 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in West Valley 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in West Valley City
Compare West Valley City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernal | $660 |
| 2 | Tremonton | $720 |
| 3 | Logan | $850 |
| 4 | Cedar City | $865 |
| 5 | Tooele | $940 |
| 6 | Heber City | $970 |
| 7 | Ogden | $1,017 |
| 8 | Hurricane | $1,020 |
| 9 | Provo | $1,047 |
| 10 | South Salt Lake | $1,050 |
| 11 | Washington Terrace | $1,110 |
| 12 | Orem | $1,133 |
| 13 | Saint George | $1,150 |
| 14 | Spanish Fork | $1,160 |
| 15 | Bountiful | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Utah
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $1,740 |
| 2 | Saratoga Springs | $1,650 |
| 3 | Sandy | $1,630 |
| 4 | Park City | $1,625 |
| 5 | South Jordan | $1,580 |
| 6 | Eagle Mountain | $1,580 |
| 7 | Vineyard | $1,510 |
| 8 | Lehi | $1,510 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | $1,500 |
| 10 | Draper | $1,490 |
| 11 | Herriman | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kearns | $1,470 |
| 13 | Cottonwood Heights | $1,430 |
| 14 | Millcreek | $1,420 |
| 15 | Riverton | $1,410 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than West Valley City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Valley City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns, UT | 3.3 mi | $1,470 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Taylorsville, UT | 6 mi | $1,205 | $-115 (-9%) |
| West Jordan, UT | 6.9 mi | $1,340 | +$20 (+2%) |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 7.4 mi | $1,050 | $-270 (-20%) |
| Murray, UT | 8.3 mi | $1,170 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Midvale, UT | 9.4 mi | $1,220 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 9.7 mi | $1,208 | $-112 (-8%) |
| South Jordan, UT | 9.9 mi | $1,580 | +$260 (+20%) |
| North Salt Lake, UT | 11.1 mi | $1,330 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Magna, UT | 11.6 mi | $1,240 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Holladay, UT | 12.2 mi | $1,290 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Herriman, UT | 14.6 mi | $1,480 | +$160 (+12%) |
Studio rent in West Valley City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Valley City?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Valley City, Utah is $1,320 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,504.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Valley City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Valley City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Valley City's studio median of $1,320 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Valley City rank for studio rent in Utah?
Among the 49 cities in Utah with studio data, West Valley City ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Valley City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Taylorsville ($1,205), South Salt Lake ($1,050), Murray ($1,170).