Central City, Salt Lake City, UT—84102

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is $1,510, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is studios: $1,040, 1-bedrooms: $1,270, 2-bedrooms: $1,630, 3-bedrooms: $2,310, 4-bedrooms: $1,640. The most common rental property sizes in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 44.1% and 36.6% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central City, Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 19,100, which has increased by 5.8% over the past 5 years. Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is a less popular place for families, as children make up 4.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 56.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is a predominantly white area, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT is hispanic, making up 9.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.9% of the population in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT, and this percentage has decreased by 28.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Central City, Salt Lake City, UT under the Section 8 program is 4.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Central City, Salt Lake City, UT, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.