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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in South Salt Lake, Utah
South Salt Lake sits in a complicated spot for short-term rental investors. The city is wedged between Salt Lake City to the north, Millcreek to the east, and West Valley to the west, with quick access to I-15, I-80, and the 215 belt route — meaning a property here is roughly 10 minutes from downtown SLC, 15 from the airport, and under 40 from the Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts. That logistical sweet spot is exactly why investors look here. The catch is that South Salt Lake regulates nightly rentals tightly: stays under 30 days generally aren't permitted in residential zones, and the city actively enforces. Most properties marketed as vacation rentals on the MLS here are actually mid-term or 30+ day furnished rentals serving traveling nurses at Intermountain Medical Center, relocating tech workers, and ski-season renters who want a longer base than a hotel.
Price-wise, single-family homes in South Salt Lake typically run from the upper $400s into the $700s, with older brick bungalows near State Street and newer townhomes near the S-Line streetcar making up most of the inventory. Multi-family duplexes and small fourplexes occasionally hit the market and tend to draw the strongest interest from rental investors because they can be operated legally as long-term or mid-term housing while still capturing premium rents from the airport-and-medical-corridor crowd. Before writing an offer with rental income in mind, verify the zoning, the HOA rules if any, and the city's current ordinance language. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · South Salt Lake market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Salt Lake right now.
Median sale
$447,450
16 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
13 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
49
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in South Salt Lake.
Are short-term vacation rentals legal in South Salt Lake? ▾
Rentals under 30 days are not allowed in most residential zones in South Salt Lake. The city has enforced against unpermitted Airbnb and VRBO operations, so investors should plan around 30+ day stays unless a property sits in a specifically zoned commercial or mixed-use area. Always confirm the current ordinance with the city's community development office before closing.
What makes South Salt Lake attractive for mid-term rental investors? ▾
Location. The city is minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Intermountain Medical Center, the University of Utah, and the I-15/I-80 interchange. That draws traveling medical professionals, corporate relocations, and ski-season renters who want 1-6 month furnished stays rather than nightly bookings.
What kinds of properties work best for furnished rentals here? ▾
Two- and three-bedroom townhomes near the S-Line streetcar corridor and small multi-family buildings near State Street tend to perform well. Single-family homes with separate basement apartments are also popular because the owner can house-hack one unit while renting the other furnished.
What price range should I expect? ▾
Single-family homes generally run from the upper $400,000s to around $700,000 depending on size, lot, and condition. Duplexes and small multi-family properties typically list from the mid $500,000s into the $900,000s. Newer townhomes near Central Pointe Station fall in the $400,000s to low $600,000s.
How close are the ski resorts from a South Salt Lake rental? ▾
Brighton and Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon are about 35-40 minutes by car in good conditions. Alta and Snowbird in Little Cottonwood are similar. Park City is roughly 35 minutes via I-80. That proximity is why ski-season mid-term renters consider South Salt Lake a cheaper base than staying in Park City or Cottonwood Heights.
Do HOAs in South Salt Lake restrict rentals? ▾
Many of the newer townhome and condo communities along the streetcar line have rental caps or minimum lease terms written into their CC&Rs, often requiring leases of 6 or 12 months. Always pull the HOA documents during due diligence — a 12-month minimum will rule out mid-term furnished strategies.