Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (145 Rentals)

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from $994Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1740 W Gertie AveSalt Lake City, UT 84116
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from $1,019Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1500 W North TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84116
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from $1,239Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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555 E 2100 SSalt Lake City, UT 84106
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from $1,195Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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550 W 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84101
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Getting Around Salt Lake City, UT

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $807.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salt Lake City?

The cheapest apartment in Salt Lake City is Birkhill Apartments which is listed at $783, while the average apartment in Salt Lake City costs $2,834.

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 2,360 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 $294 which is $2,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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 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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.