RentDataNowRentDataNow
ZIP Code · UT

ZIP 84106

Pop. 35,213·Salt Lake County·35th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,820/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$145
Stable (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss 84106 rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
ZIP 84106 · $1,820
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,840/yr
At $1,820/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84106 (Salt lake city, UT) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,213
Median income
$101,551
Median age
35.4
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
17.7%
31.1%
26%
14.6%
Under 1817.7%
18–3431.1%
35–5426%
55–6410.6%
65+14.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
White83.2%
Black2.6%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian4.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
14.5%
25.8%
56.9%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+56.9%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84106 in Salt lake city, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,504 → $1,820
up 21.0%
Income
$80,388 → $101,551
up 26.3%
Population
35,714 → 35,213
down 1.4%
Renter share
41.7% → 38.9%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 56.9%
+4.0 pts
Median age
33.9 → 35.4
+1.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 84106 in Salt lake city, UT paid around $1,504 a month. That figure now sits near $1,820, up 21.0% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $80,388 to $101,551 across the same window, up 26.3% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 84106 in Salt lake city, UT losing about 501 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 41.7% to 38.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.9% to 56.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 84106 in Salt lake city, UT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 84106

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 84106

About renting in ZIP 84106

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84106 covers Salt lake city, UT. The median rent here is $1,820/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($101,551/yr), ZIP 84106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 84106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84106 (Salt lake city, UT) is $1,820. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84106's median rent of $1,820/mo is $145 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84106 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84106 falls in the middle range for Utah, ranking #35 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,820/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,820/mo in ZIP 84106. The local median household income is $101,551/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84106?

Rent in ZIP 84106 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 84106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,820/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($101,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 84106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 84106 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 84106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 84106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,820/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 84106's median household income ($101,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84106 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Schools nearby

Public schools near ZIP 84106 (Salt lake city, UT)

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.