Your New Home in Draper

Draper is in Utah and resides in two counties: Salt Lake and Utah. (Yep - two-for-one here.) It is considered to be part of two metropolitan areas: Salt Lake City and Provo-Orem. Draper makes up about 30-square miles, only a tiny portion of it is water. The community is less than 20 miles from Salt Lake City and about 30 miles from Provo. Residents of Draper enjoy a friendly, small-town vibe, relaxing, slower pace of life, combined with all the perks of living in a town with a metropolitan flavor.

Slow down there, Utah. The gold rush is over. Before starting your search on our apartment finder, spend some time checking out our [AptGuideLink] to read up on some cool tips and tricks on finding the place that is right for you. Don't miss the [LocalTalkLink] page, where you can get an inside sneaky look of what life in Draper is really like for residents. Wondering what your commute to Salt Lake City will really be like? Maybe you just want to know where to find some good ice cream. (It is important.) No problem. Simply type all those burning questions into our Ask a Question feature and a local expert will answer each and every one of them asap. But keep them Draper-related, please. Our local expert does not want to weigh in on that vest you've been putting on Herbert, your Pug. But maybe you should reconsider it. Seriously.

Draper Rental Trends

Are you looking for something near the Wasatch National Forest? Maybe you'd like something close to the Hidden Valley Country Club for your latest golf aspirations? Perhaps you just want something to make your commute to Provo a little easier. Not a problem. Whatever it is you're looking for, our apartment finder will find it for you and hook you up with the best deal around town. So, what do apartments in Draper go for? Look at the table above and you'll get a good idea. As of ||monthpull|| the average rent for a one bedroom apartment cost ||1BRrentpull|| while a two bedroom apartment went for ||2BRrentpull||. Not too bad. Especially when you consider all that Draper has to offer. Okay. Ready to learn more about this great city called ""Draper?""

What's up in Draper

Like every good city, Draper has an interesting past. Visit the Draper Historical Society Museum for a nice collection of artifacts, farming implements, and memorabilia from the good 'ol days to get a taste of how things began here. If you're jonesing for more, check out the Draper Utah Historical Society for more some in-depth info on Draper's rich heritage. Leave it to Utah to give residents tons-o-things to do outside. With thirty parks, a golf course, tennis courts, and tons of trails, this is the land of outdoor activities, for sure. Draper folks enjoy hiking, and mountain biking on the beautiful trails in and around the area. The massive Wasatch Mountain State Park is right in your backyard in Draper, and there you can golf, hike, bike, camp, ski, snowshoe... the list goes on and on. Hey, binocular-wearing folk: there is plenty of wildlife viewing here as well. Keep those things handy, because with the national forest so close, you never know where or what you might see. Hang gliding is a popular pass time here and Draper is considered one of the top hang gliding areas in the United States. Wanna give it a try? Visit the Utah Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association for tons of information on lessons, flying sites, gear, competitions, and more. By living in Draper, you're also just a hop, skip, and a jump away from some of the best skiing around. Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude resorts are only 15 miles from Draper. So pack your fancy hat and mittens, all your ski or snowboard gear, and get ready to enjoy that perfect, powdery snow on the slopes.

Draper is community-oriented and likes its festivities. The city throws events and celebrations throughout the year to get everyone together, spirited, and smiling. Enjoy concerts in the park, Draper Days, Christmas in the Heart of Draper, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Haunt, Draper Days Rodeo, and more. Seems like there is always something to celebrate around here.

You and Draper

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