
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (495 Rentals)
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Box 500

The Howick

2738 S 900 E

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Fairpark

417 Wall St

Bristol Village Senior Apartments

Sun River Apartments

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Washington Flats

726 Logan Ave S
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2489 S 600 E

Colony B

Bigelow Chapman

The Laurel at Millcreek (55+)

3443 S State St

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Eleanor Rigby

2577 S 700 E

The Village at North Station

Sky Harbor Apartments

The Redwood
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Breelynn Apartments

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Greenprint Gateway

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Cornell Place

Ben Albert

Council Crest Apartments

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North Temple Flats

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Parkway Commons

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Ashford
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454 S 500 E

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Eight20 Apartments

The Apartments at Indigo

Ball Park Apartments- 55 and over community

Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing Community

Callaway

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Nine 27 Flats

460 S 1200 E

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Hyve

Park Capitol Apartment Homes
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The Village at Raintree

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Garden Apartments

District North Apartments

Aspire Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salt Lake City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Salt Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $699 | $3,489 |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $639 | $9,417 |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $766 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $897 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,187 | $999 | $10,000+ |
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Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT
Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026Current apartment rentals in the Salt Lake City, UT area range in price from $550 to $14,000 with an overall median price of $4,047. The three Salt Lake City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Parkway Palisades at $1,950, Poplar Grove at $950, and Shadow Mountain at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salt Lake City Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Palisades | $1,950 | $1,950 | 1 |
| Poplar Grove | $2,095 | $950 | 5 |
| Shadow Mountain | $2,150 | $900 | 3 |
| Vista Meadow Park | $2,175 | $2,175 | 2 |
| The North District | $2,295 | $2,295 | 1 |
| Decker Lake | $2,400 | $995 | 13 |
| Downtown Bountiful | $2,412 | $1,425 | 5 |
| Outer East Salt Lake City | $2,475 | $2,475 | 1 |
| Jordan Meadows | $2,500 | $1,199 | 3 |
| West Salt Lake | $2,500 | $635 | 11 |
Cheapest Available Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Victory Heights in the East Bench neighborhood priced from $474. Box 500 in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salt Lake City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $474 |
| Box 500 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $580 |
| The Howick | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
| Greenprint West Temple | Studio 250 | Studio,1BA | $689 |
| Fairpark | MA | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Greenprint North Temple | B M8 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Washington Flats | 0/1 233sf | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Sun River Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Bigelow Chapman | B01 - Studio - Bigelow | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 9th Station | M-1 | Studio,1BA | $796 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake City area is the $1.18 price per square foot Standard W/FENCE Model at Summer Garden in the in the Mountain View Estates neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Salt Lake City apartment is the Apartment Model at Willow Brook Cove Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Exoburbs East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Summer Garden | Standard W/FENCE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Willow Brook Cove Apartments | Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Pacific Avenue and Pacific Heights | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The 500 Townhome Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Central West Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Cambridge Cove | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Park Central | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Atherton Park Apartments | R2F950 | 2BR,1.25BA | $1.16 |
| Aspen Village Apartment Homes | 2X1 WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Salt Lake City Overview
Salt Lake City, Utah, is the capital and biggest city in Utah. Often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC, the city is home to the headquarters of the Mormon faith. SLC is relatively culturally diverse and is consistently rated in the top 100 US cities to live in. Unemployment is below national average, getting around town is convenient and the options for places to live in a home or one of the many great Salt Lake City apartments provides the folks who live here a prime spot to call home.
Why live in Salt Lake City, UT?
Salt Lake City is nestled between the Great Salt Lake the Wasatch Mountains, providing an excellent location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The skiing is said to be the best in the country and during summer months residents can take advantage of warm, dry weather to hike, camp, or take part in other outdoor activities. The city is consistently ranked as very livable and family friendly. The economy is doing well with low unemployment rates and a thriving local economy of locally owned and operated businesses as well as being the national center of industrial banking.
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March 22, 2026Salt Lake City is an awesome city for people who are craving both downtown living and convenience with outdoor access. It is also very safe and has so much to do, no matter what you are into.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salt Lake City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salt Lake City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salt Lake City is at Victory Heights listed at $474.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salt Lake City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salt Lake City Apartment is $639 at The Howick.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salt Lake City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salt Lake City is starting from $766 at The Howick.
What is the most affordable Salt Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salt Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Howick and starts from $897.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Salt Lake City
Written by: Ty Bronicel
Salt Lake City, the capital of the gorgeous state of Utah — where I was born and raised — has gone gangbusters boom-bang-boom ever since the Winter Olympics were held here in 2002.

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Salt Lake City is a great city that blends big-city access with small-city comfort. Up near the University of Utah, mornings start with views of the foothills and a quick TRAX ride to class.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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