Biggest seasonal rent swings in Utah

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Utah cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

South Salt Lake ranks first, with a swing of 4.3% between January and August.
Across all 18 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,700/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

18 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	South Salt LakeUT Pop. 26KCompare →	4.3%	January	August	$1,529/mo
02	MurrayUT Pop. 50KCompare →	4.2%	February	September	$1,465/mo
03	WashingtonUT Pop. 32KCompare →	3.3%	October	June	$1,781/mo
04	South JordanUT Pop. 83KCompare →	3.1%	February	July	$2,131/mo
05	West Valley CityUT Pop. 138KCompare →	3.1%	December	September	$1,625/mo
06	MillcreekUT Pop. 64KCompare →	3.1%	January	August	$1,514/mo
07	LehiUT Pop. 85KCompare →	3.0%	January	June	$2,168/mo
08	Cottonwood HeightsUT Pop. 33KCompare →	3.0%	March	October	$1,758/mo
09	HerrimanUT Pop. 59KCompare →	2.9%	December	July	$1,913/mo
10	West JordanUT Pop. 117KCompare →	2.9%	December	September	$1,713/mo
11	DraperUT Pop. 50KCompare →	2.5%	January	July	$1,700/mo
12	Salt Lake CityUT Pop. 208KCompare →	2.3%	January	July	$1,571/mo
13	OgdenUT Pop. 87KCompare →	2.0%	December	June	$1,316/mo
14	MidvaleUT Pop. 36KCompare →	1.9%	December	August	$1,606/mo
15	ProvoUT Pop. 115KCompare →	1.5%	December	August	$1,575/mo
16	North Salt LakeUT Pop. 23KCompare →	1.4%	January	June	$1,771/mo
17	SandyUT Pop. 94KCompare →	1.4%	December	June	$1,719/mo
18	OremUT Pop. 97KCompare →	1.2%	January	July	$1,512/mo