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

76 W Apricot Ave

6781 S 2300 E

Box 500

Bristol Village Senior Apartments

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Fairpark

Colony B

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Greenprint Gateway

Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community
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Eleanor Rigby

Sun River Apartments

The Village at North Station

The Redwood

Callaway

1791 Osage Orange Ave S

2577 S 700 E

Sky Harbor Apartments

2577 S 700 E

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Cornell Place
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Towers on Main Apartments

841 E 500 S

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251 E Broadway, Unit 304

Council Crest Apartments

Paperbox Lofts

Parkway Commons

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Proximity Apartment Homes

The Aster

Mark Twain Apartments

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Breelynn Apartments
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1365 Emery St W

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Barbara Worth Apartments

Ball Park Apartments- 55 and over community

Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing Community

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454 S 500 E, Unit 12

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Eight20 Apartments

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Hyve

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North Temple Flats

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2186 800 E, Unit 7

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1900 Douglas St, Unit 3
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The Grove

Park Capitol Apartment Homes

Thornhill Apartments

Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments

Mountain Shadows

Holladay On Ninth

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Nine 27 Flats

The Laurel at Millcreek (55+)

370 E Sherman Ave

415 E 1st Ave
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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 | $1,413 | $474 | $3,199 |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $470 | $9,417 |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $1,251 | $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: 02/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Salt Lake City, UT area range in price from $470 to $29,700 with an overall median price of $5,030. The three Salt Lake City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jordan Meadows at $807, Taylorsville at $470, and Downtown Bountiful at $949. 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 |
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| Jordan Meadows | $1,605 | $807 | 364 |
| Taylorsville | $1,799 | $470 | 768 |
| Downtown Bountiful | $1,875 | $949 | 20 |
| East Millcreek | $1,900 | $850 | 66 |
| Bonneville Hills | $1,950 | $900 | 147 |
| Bountiful Heights | $1,999 | $949 | 39 |
| Westpointe | $2,024 | $982 | 28 |
| Outer West Jordan | $2,046 | $733 | 397 |
| Canyon Road | $2,118 | $795 | 225 |
| Rose Park | $2,136 | $899 | 38 |
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. 404 E 5600 S in the Midvale Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. 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 |
| 404 E 5600 S | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Washington Flats | 0/1 233sf | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Greenprint West Temple | Studio 239 | Studio,1BA | $689 |
| Box 500 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Greenprint North Temple | B M8 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Fairpark | MA | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Greenprint Gateway | MB4 | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Jude | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Eleanor Rigby | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake City area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Mountain Ridge in the in the Exoburbs East neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Salt Lake City apartment is the Standard Unit Model at Summer Garden starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Mountain View Estates 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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| Townhomes at Mountain Ridge | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| Summer Garden | Standard Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Pacific Avenue and Pacific Heights | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Pine Valley | 2x1bR | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Park Central | 2x1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Atherton Park Apartments | R1F925 | 2BR,1.25BA | $1.16 |
| Aspen Village Apartment Homes | 2X1 WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Victory Heights | 3 Bedroom D | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Aspire Salt Lake City | 2x1R3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salt Lake City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salt Lake City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salt Lake City is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salt Lake City?
The cheapest apartment in Salt Lake City is 404 E 5600 S which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Salt Lake City costs $5,030.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salt Lake City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,767 regular apartments in Salt Lake City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salt Lake City?
Cheap apartments in Salt Lake City have an average cost of $375 which is $4,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City.
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.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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