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South Salt Lake, UT

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Experience this scenic City on the Move

Suburban Diverse Scenic Riverside Mountain Views Active Growing Affordable Commuter Convenient

Situated just three miles south of Downtown Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake provides residents with close proximity to urban luxuries and outdoor recreation. The Jordan River Parkway Trail offers plenty of opportunities for recreation in South Salt Lake in addition to the nearby towering mountains, expansive golf courses, and diverse parks.

Regarded as a “City on the Move,” South Salt Lake is experiencing major commercial, industrial, and residential growth. South Salt Lake contains a bevy of unique restaurants, small businesses, and specialty markets, contributing to a distinct, exciting atmosphere. Getting around from South Salt Lake is easy with access to I-15, I-80, and the UTA light rail.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Salt Lake, UT is $1,218 for a studio, $1,293 for one bedroom, $1,716 for two bedrooms, and $2,333 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Salt Lake has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,293/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$2,079/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,713/month
877 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,965/month
516 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in South Salt Lake, UT

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

53

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jordan River Parkway
  • Tracy Aviary
  • International Peace Gardens
  • Liberty Park
  • Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

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.