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ZIP 84101

Pop. 9,381·Salt Lake County·55th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,578/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$387
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ZIP 84101 · $1,578
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,630/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
$18,936/yr
At $1,578/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84101 (Salt Lake City, UT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,381
Median income
$72,735
Median age
31.8
Renters
79.3%
Age distribution
50.3%
24.2%
13.2%
Under 186.2%
18–3450.3%
35–5424.2%
55–646.2%
65+13.2%
Gender
56.1%
43.9%
Male56.1%
Female43.9%
Race & ethnicity
70.6%
19.1%
White70.6%
Black7.7%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian6.2%
Education (25+)
17%
25.3%
52.2%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma17%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+52.2%
Housing tenure
20.7%
79.3%
Owner20.7%
Renter79.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84101 in Salt Lake City, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,371 → $1,578
up 15.1%
Income
$50,000 → $72,735
up 45.5%
Population
6,422 → 9,381
up 46.1%
Renter share
76.1% → 79.3%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
45.7% → 52.2%
+6.5 pts
Median age
35.8 → 31.8
-4.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 84101 in Salt Lake City, UT has climbed 15.1% since 2021, going from about $1,371 per month to roughly $1,578 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 84101 in Salt Lake City, UT now reports about $72,735, up from $50,000 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 30.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,422 to 9,381 between 2021 and 2024, a 46.1% change. About 79.3% of households rent today, against 76.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.7% to 52.2%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 84101 in Salt Lake City, UT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84101 covers Salt Lake City, UT. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($72,735/yr), ZIP 84101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84101 (Salt Lake City, UT) is $1,578. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84101's median rent of $1,578/mo is $387 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84101 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Utah, ranking #55 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,578/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 84101. The local median household income is $72,735/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84101?

Rent in ZIP 84101 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 84101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84101 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,578/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($72,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84101 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 84101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79.3% of ZIP 84101 households are renters, while 20.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 84101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 84101 compare to the rest of Salt Lake City?

ZIP 84101 is more affordable than Salt Lake City overall. At $1,578/mo, it's $51 below the Salt Lake City citywide median of $1,629/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,578/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 84101's median household income ($72,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84101 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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