Apartments, Houses, & Townhomes for Rent in South Jordan, UT

The fastest way to find affordable rentals in South Jordan is to use Rentler's price filters — browse apartments under $800, under $1,000, or under $1,500 to see current inventory at each threshold. Availability at the lower price tiers changes quickly, so checking back regularly or setting a listing alert is worth doing. Older buildings and units further from city center tend to offer the most room on price.

Yes — South Jordan has pet-friendly rentals listed on Rentler across apartments, houses, and townhomes. Use the pet-friendly filter to see only properties that accept animals. Policies vary by landlord — breed restrictions, weight limits, and whether a pet deposit or monthly pet rent applies are all worth confirming directly before submitting an application. Large-dog-friendly inventory tends to be stronger in suburban and townhome-style properties than in dense apartment buildings.

Rentler doesn't have a dedicated luxury filter, but you can surface higher-end rentals in South Jordan by sorting listings by highest price and combining the recent-build and furnished filters. Newer construction properties typically offer the most upscale finishes available — in-unit laundry, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, and on-site amenities like a fitness center or pool.

Rentler focuses on traditional lease rentals rather than short-term or vacation stays. For stays under 3 months, platforms like Furnished Finder or Airbnb may have more options. For 3–6 month furnished leases in South Jordan, use Rentler's furnished filter, which occasionally includes properties with flexible lease terms. Contact landlords directly to ask about lease length flexibility before applying.

Some landlords on Rentler offer move-in incentives like first month free, reduced security deposits, or waived application fees — especially during slower leasing seasons (October through February). These aren't filterable on Rentler directly. The best approach is to contact landlords on listings you're interested in and ask about current promotions before submitting an application.

Most landlords in South Jordan require a government-issued photo ID, proof of income (typically 2.5–3x the monthly rent in gross income), recent pay stubs or bank statements, and consent for a background and credit check. Rentler applications are saved to your account so you can submit to multiple properties without re-entering your information each time. Having all documents ready before you find a unit puts you ahead of applicants who need extra time to gather materials.

State law provides several baseline protections for all renters: security deposits must typically be returned within a set window after move-out with an itemized deduction statement; landlords must give advance notice before entering a unit except in emergencies; and all rentals must meet basic habitability standards. For city-specific tenant protections, check with your local municipality — some cities have additional renter ordinances beyond state law.

When considering moving to South Jordan, it’s important to know that the cost of living is pretty high compared to other areas in Utah. Overall, the cost of living appears to be around 24% higher than average, with home prices being significantly more expensive, with the median range for purchasing homes being between 605-630,000.

The cost of living for a single person is over $2,000 per month, increasing dramatically for families.

South Jordan’s weather is known as a cold semi-arid climate. This means that the summers are hot and dry, with the hottest 3 months of the year between June and August. However, the winters are extremely cold, snowy, and generally freezing. On average though, the temperatures are fairly mid for the rest of the year.

South Jordan has a range of schools for residents to choose from. With elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools available in the public sector, you get a pretty good variety within the Jordan School District.

However, there are also charter schools and private schools available for those people who would rather have these options.

You don’t have to worry about running out of things to do in South Jordan, or ever being bored as there is so much to do. From outdoor spaces such as parks and lakes, walking trails, indoor play activities for younger children, fantastic restaurants and more, the area always has something to offer its residents.

The main higher education establishment in South Jordan is the Roseman University of Health Sciences. As the name suggests, it focuses on health sciences and offers programs in Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy, as well as more.

There are other higher education establishments close by, with the University of Utah not being too far away in Salt Lake City.