What is the average apartment size in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT?

The average size for a Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT apartment is 822 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Sugar House?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Sugar House is $1,921 per month, a 3.06% increase from last years average of $1,864.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Sugar House?

In Sugar House, studios rent for $1,440 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,740 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,327 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Sugar House?

The typical apartment in Sugar House offers about 822 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Sugar House?

Studio apartments in Sugar House average 491 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 714 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,095 sq. ft.

Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sugar House?

The typical rent budget in Sugar House ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sugar House?

In Sugar House, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sugar House is $1,921, a 3.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,864.

Studio Apartments at $1,440 offer the most budget-friendly option with 491 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 714 square feet for $1,740, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,327 offer 1,095 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: May 12, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,921	822 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,440	491 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,740	714 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,327	1,095 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT rent trends

Rental prices in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT have increased by 3.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,864 to $1,921.

What's the typical rent budget in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT?

The largest share of rentals in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT?

6,209 or 39% of the households in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT are renter-occupied while 9,534 or 61% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Sugar House?

Taylorsville $1,298/month

Rose Park $1,322/month

Ballpark $1,326/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,586/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sugar House?

Capitol Hill $1,927/month

Sugar House $1,950/month

The Avenues $1,958/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Salt Lake City, UT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
The Avenues	$1,958
Sugar House	$1,950
Capitol Hill	$1,927
Central City	$1,874
Downtown Salt Lake City	$1,695
Cottonwood Heights	$1,573
Glendale	$1,557
South Salt Lake	$1,516
Murray	$1,431
Ballpark	$1,326
Rose Park	$1,322
Taylorsville	$1,298

Salt Lake City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Sugar House is 47% higher than in Ballpark

$1,950

Sugar House rent is 1% higher than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,950

$1,326

Ballpark rent is 31% lower than Salt Lake City average

Average Rent $1,326

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Sugar House apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.