Cottonwood Heights

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Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Savor this scenic suburb’s limitless recreation and convenient locale

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Located just 15 miles south of Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights is known as the gateway to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, earning it the nickname of “the city between the canyons.” Cottonwood Heights is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with limitless options for recreation in the Cottonwood Canyons as well as the towering Wasatch Mountains.

Numerous parks, golf courses, and country clubs are convenient to Cottonwood Heights in addition to multiple world-class ski resorts. Cottonwood Heights residents also enjoy attending an array of community events, such as Butlerville Days, Easter Egg Hunt, Bark in the Park, and Monster Mash on Ice.

Shopping opportunities abound at the nearby Shops at Fort Union and Fashion Place while Wheeler Historic Farm and Nickelmania provide tons of family fun. Commuting and traveling from Cottonwood Heights is easy with access to I-215, I-15, and local buses with service to TRAX stations.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT is $1,316 for a studio, $1,610 for one bedroom, $1,969 for two bedrooms, and $2,273 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cottonwood Heights has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,610/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$3,037/month
2,207 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,620/month
840 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

27

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ridgecrest School

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

Rating Unavailable

Butler Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

9
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Solitude Mountain Resort
  • Wheeler Historic Farm
  • Dimple Dell Regional Nature Park
  • Conservation Garden Park
  • Jordan River Parkway

Airports

  • Salt Lake City International
  • Provo Municipal

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