Central Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT

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Central Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City, UT

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Welcome to the heart of Utah’s capital city

Urban Busy Entertainment Mountainous Scenic Historic

Nestled in the capital (and most populous) city of Utah, Central Salt Lake City is at the heart of it all. From delectable local restaurants to historic museums, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this urban neighborhood. The Leonardo Museum, Church History Museum, and Temple Square are just a few of the historic and cultural gems found around Central Salt Lake City. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Broadway plays and live concerts at Capitol Theatre, followed by a craft cocktail at small establishments like Whiskey Street. Central Salt Lake City is home to Pioneer Park, host to a weekly farmers market during the summer months, and City Creek Center, home to various retails and diverse dining options.

Rentals in Central Salt Lake City are bound to have scenic views of the Wasatch Mountains, where residents enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and more. Central Salt Lake City offers proximity to the Salt Lake City International Airport, Great Salt Lake, the University of Utah, Hogle Zoo, and so much more. Interstate 15 and the neighborhood’s abundant light rail stations make getting to and from this capital city a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Central Salt Lake City is $1,204 for a studio, $1,630 for one bedroom, $2,288 for two bedrooms, and $3,044 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Salt Lake City has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 416 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,204/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 684 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,630/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,041 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,288/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,348 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,044/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

89

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • California National Historic Trail
  • Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
  • Clark Planetarium
  • Discovery Gateway
  • Liberty Park

Airports

  • Salt Lake City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.