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West Valley City, UT

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Located about ten miles southeast of Salt Lake City, West Valley City is the second largest city in Utah with more than 130,000 residents. Residents are drawn to West Valley City for its many entertainment options, outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient locale.

Should you choose to rent in West Valley City, you will have the option to catch a concert at the USANA Amphitheatre, see the Utah Grizzlies slap shot pucks at the Maverick Center, and watch a Broadway play at the Hale Center Theatre. You will also have the chance to shop at the vast Valley Fair Mall and practice your golf swing at a number of popular golf courses in town.

Outdoor recreation abounds in West Valley City, with easy access to the Great Salt Lake State Park, Oquirrh Mountains, Wasatch Mountains, and the Jordan River. Commuting and traveling from West Valley City is a breeze with convenience to I-215, Route 201, and Salt Lake City International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Valley City, UT is $1,293 for a studio, $1,289 for one bedroom, $1,605 for two bedrooms, and $2,123 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Valley City has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,289/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,297/month
1,604 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,214/month
1,649 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in West Valley City, UT

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Neil Armstrong Academy

Public

Grades PK-6

744 Students

6
out of 10

Robert Frost School

Public

Grades PK-6

355 Students

6
out of 10

Whittier School

Public

Grades PK-6

499 Students

5
out of 10

West Valley School

Public

Grades PK-6

735 Students

4
out of 10

Stansbury School

Public

Grades PK-6

623 Students

4
out of 10

Hunter Jr High

Public

Grades 7-8

732 Students

3
out of 10

Granger High

Public

Grades 8-12

3,481 Students

2
out of 10

West Lake Jr High

Public

Grades 7-8

701 Students

2
out of 10

John F. Kennedy Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

857 Students

1
out of 10

Valley Jr High

Public

Grades 7-8

639 Students

1
out of 10

Hunter High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,595 Students

3
out of 10

Granger High

Public

Grades 8-12

3,481 Students

2
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jordan River Parkway
  • Conservation Garden Park
  • International Peace Gardens
  • Wheeler Historic Farm
  • Tracy Aviary

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.