Travel nurse housing in Salt Lake City, UT
14 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,475 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,450, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $25 more; 7 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 14
- Median asking rent
- $1,475 a month
- Price range
- $900 to $4,000
- Pet friendly
- 21%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,450
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 14 listings is $1,475 a month, from $900 to $4,000. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,450 (2025); 7 of the 14 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 2 |
| $1–1.5k | 5 |
| $1.5–2k | 2 |
| $2–2.5k | 3 |
| $2.5–3k | 0 |
| Over $3k | 2 |
Available now
- 4-bedroom house in Sugar House — $4,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 4 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,350 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 9.4 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,150 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 9.4 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom townhouse in Sugar House — $1,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 4.3 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,250 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 9.4 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom private room in Sugar House — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, furnished · 3.6 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 2-bedroom townhouse in Capitol Hill — $3,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.5 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom studio — $900 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 7.4 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 2-bedroom apartment — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 11.2 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 3-bedroom house in Fairpark — $2,300 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.8 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 2-bedroom house in Sugar House — $1,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 3.7 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom apartment — $2,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 4.4 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
- Studio in Central City — $985 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 1.7 mi to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Parking included |
|---|
| Sugar House | 4 | $1,700 | 3.8 | 2 of 4 |
| Central City | 1 | $985 | 1.7 | 0 of 1 |
| Fairpark | 1 | $2,300 | 3.8 | 1 of 1 |
| Capitol Hill | 1 | $3,000 | 3.5 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room (Sugar House)
- $1,000
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,450
- Median listing here
- $1,475
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $1,750
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $1,715
The GSA lodging rate for Salt Lake City is $142 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,260 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT runs housing 23% above and utilities 21% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 1% above |
| Housing | 23% above |
| Utilities | 21% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Salt Lake City is $1,750 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,450.
Utah taxes wage income.
Renting here as a traveler
- 7 of 14 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Salt Lake City is $1,450 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 7 under it run from $900.
- 5 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $1,150 a month, against $2,200 for an entire place here.
- 14 of 14 include utilities
- Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
- Parking on 11 of 14
- 3 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
- 3 listings take pets
- 21% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 1 month median
- Across the 11 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| Case Management | 1 | $2,547 | University of Utah Hospital and Clinics |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Salt Lake City, UT?
- 14 listings on CircleRN ask from $900 to $4,000 a month, median $1,475. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,450, so the median sits $25 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Salt Lake City?
- Yes. 5 of the 14 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $1,000 a month.
- Which Salt Lake City hospitals are these listings near?
- University of Utah Hospital and Clinics (1 open) are hiring in Salt Lake City. 9 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Salt Lake City?
- $142 a night for Salt Lake City (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,260 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake City?
- Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- Where do travelers stay in Salt Lake City?
- Listings here are in Sugar House, Central City, Fairpark and Capitol Hill. Central City sits under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
Housing elsewhere in the state
- Housing in Sandy — 6 listings, median $2,100, $260 over fair market rent
- Housing in Layton — 4 listings, median $3,250, $1,855 over fair market rent
- Housing in Murray — 3 listings, median $1,500, $130 over fair market rent
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