Where to find homes for rent in Utah

KSL Homes maps the counties with the highest number of rentals.

There are several factors to consider when choosing a home for rent in Utah: Is it close to work? Can you afford it? Is it in a good neighborhood? And with the recent housing crunch, there’s an even bigger question: Is there anything available? KSL Homes looks at the communities with the most rental listings.

Salt Lake County is close to year-round outdoor activities.

Salt Lake County

Utah’s most populated county also has the most rental listings on KSL Homes. There are about 1,300 homes for rent in Salt Lake County at any given time, from one-bedroom apartments to single-family houses. 

The recent boom in small apartment construction has helped ease the housing shortage in the downtown area somewhat. Houses, apartments and shared spaces are available all around the county, as well. The average rent for a two-bedroom home is about $1,600.

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Stuff to do

Living near Utah’s capital has its advantages, as Salt Lake City is a cultural hub of the state. There’s live theater, sports, music and historical sites, all within a few blocks of each other.

If you’re outdoorsy, you’ll appreciate being close to the mountains: skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, then hiking, biking and camping from spring through the fall. You’re also close to popular reservoirs, including Jordanelle and Pine View. You can go fishing, boating, kayaking or swimming in nature in just a few minutes.

Thriving economy

Nearly 13,000 jobs were added in Salt Lake County in the last year, a job growth rate of 1.6% year over year. Overall, the county’s unemployment rate hovers around 3%, which the Department of Workforce Services considers a healthy economy.

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Your commute may be less than 30 minutes if you live in Utah County.

Utah County

Home to both Brigham Young and Utah Valley Universities, there’s certainly a need for homes for rent in Utah County. In fact, it has the second highest number of listings on KSL Homes. Rentals options regularly include nearly 300 apartments and 200 houses, as well as condos, townhomes and basement apartments.

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Great outdoors and indoors

While it’s not far to the Cottonwood canyons, Utah County has some beautiful hiking and skiing of its own. Sundance, Mount Timpanogos, Mount Nebo — they’re calling your name, and your hiking boots. Then there are the science and art museums, college sporting events and art centers. You can live a fully rounded life in the friendly communities of Utah County.

Healthy job market

Utah County is home to the Silicon Slopes, where tech people go to work. But there are plenty of other jobs, too, with a growth rate of 2.5% projected for the next year. Jobs in management, business and computer tech are the most often available. For people living and working in Utah County, the average commute is about 22 minutes.

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Residents take advantage of the bike trails in Davis County.

Davis County

Sitting just to the north of Salt Lake City, you may find desirable homes for rent in Davis County. While the majority of residents own their homes — nearly 78% — there are rentals available. Because housing prices are some of the highest in Utah, renting may be a more affordable way to live there. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,500.

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Easy commutes

Depending on which city you choose, your commute time to downtown Salt Lake could be 30-40 minutes or less. The recently completed highway, State Route 177, has helped cut down on traffic times. There are several Frontrunner stations if you prefer to relax on the drive. 

Job growth in Davis County is usually steady, with a 1.6% increase in new positions in 2024, an addition of nearly 2,300 jobs. Manufacturing had the most robust growth.

Family friendly

According to Niche, Davis County ranks third among the best counties to live in the state of Utah. Residents say it’s good for families, and they like the public schools. People appreciate the many paved trails, which are popular with walkers and bikers, as well as the large public parks. Davis is also home to Utah’s largest amusement park, Lagoon, and Antelope Island.

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Visit a dinosaur, see some trains, eat some food. You can do it all in a day in Weber County.

Weber County

There are several areas with homes for rent in Weber County, in both the larger cities and in more rural areas. Ogden has the largest population, along with the majority of businesses and eateries in the county. It’s also home to Weber State University and McKay-Dee Hospital. The average rent for a two-bedroom in Ogden is comparable to Salt Lake County, about $1,600. You may pay less in the outlying areas.

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Job outlook

About 41,000 jobs are available in Weber County each year, with a 1.9% job growth rate — on par with the rest of the state. The greatest increase has been in health care jobs, but there are career opportunities in areas such as business, education and transportation.

Good for families

There are plenty of family attractions in Weber County. Head up Ogden Canyon for hikes and beautiful scenery; learn something at one of the nature museums; visit the many historical sites; or attend a live theater performance.

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Cache County is still rural enough to offer a small-town atmosphere.

Cache County

Logan is the largest city with homes for rent in Cache County, but you’ll find options in the surrounding areas as well. While there aren’t a lot of apartment buildings, many houses have been converted into apartment-like housing, especially in areas bordering Utah State University. Although there are over 140,000 people living there, the area has a laid back, small-town feel.

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Stay for the scenery

You probably won’t be commuting to Salt Lake City from Cache County — it’s more than an hour away. But if you can work from home, or have a job in the area, you’ll have some beautiful scenery outside your office window. The area is known for its green rolling hills and hiking trails. Need a job? About 1,300 new positions are created annually.

All-season adventures

In the summer, get some culture at the Utah Opera Theater and some sun at Bear Lake. In the fall, you can hike along trails of brilliant colors and root for the Aggies at a USU football game. In the winter, spend time in the mountains snow sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling or regular ol’ skiing at one of the two resorts. In the spring, well, you can thaw back out.

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Find places to rent all across Utah on KSL Homes. Not sure where to start? Read our housing tips, from how to afford rent to renting with pets.