New Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT Under $1,200 (81 Rentals)

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Hardware Apartments
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$1,199 - $21,349
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Hardware Apartments

455 W 200 NSalt Lake City, UT 84103
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Carrington Square
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$1,176 - $2,560
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Carrington Square

5959 Cougar LnSalt Lake City, UT 84118
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Salt Lake City Like a Local: An Insider's Guide to Utah's Capital City

Find your perfect neighborhood in Salt Lake City. Read a local's guide to Sugar House, The Avenues, Liberty Wells, and Downtown, covering transit, rental costs, and city life.

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Slate
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$1,164 - $2,188Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Slate

915 Washington StSalt Lake City, UT 84101
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The Focal Apartments
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$1,164 - $2,094
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The Focal Apartments

447 W 4800 SSalt Lake City, UT 84123
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Meridian
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$1,147 - $1,773
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Meridian

30 N Orange StSalt Lake City, UT 84116
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Your first apartment comes with a learning curve nobody warns you about. Hear from real renters who've been there and get the advice they wish someone had given them on day one.

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Luma
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$1,117 - $3,662
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Luma

205 S 500 WSalt Lake City, UT 84101
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Salt Lake Crossing
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$1,064 - $1,915
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Built in 2024Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Salt Lake Crossing

470 W 200 NSalt Lake City, UT 84103
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Your Salt Lake City Rental Guide: Where to Live When You Work for the City's Biggest Employers

Find the sweet spot for renting in Salt Lake City. Explore neighborhoods like Sugar House, The Avenues, and Draper to find apartments that offer great livability and a short commute to the city's biggest employers.

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Hyve
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$987 - $3,247
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Hyve

1740 W Gertie AveSalt Lake City, UT 84116
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Salt Lake City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Salt Lake City and the best places to live with original content written by our Salt Lake City, UT Local Expert Ty Bronicel

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Montaire Student Living
Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montaire Student Living

1121 E Ashton AveSalt Lake City, UT 84106
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The Burton
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Burton

160 University StSalt Lake City, UT 84102

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Salt 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 New Salt Lake City Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Salt Lake City?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Salt Lake City is at Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community listed at $509.

How much is the average rent for a New Salt Lake City Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in Salt Lake City is $2,318.

What is the largest New Salt Lake City Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Salt Lake City is a 2,676 square feet unit starting from $3,074 at The Wheeler.

What is the average size for Salt Lake City New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in Salt Lake City is currently at 637 sq ft.

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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Salt Lake City Like a Local: An Insider's Guide to Utahs Capital City

Written by: Scott Houghton

Hi, I'm Scott, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Your Salt Lake City Rental Guide: Where to Live When You Work for the City's Biggest Employers

Written by: Scott Houghton

I'm Scott, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Student Living in Salt Lake Citys College Neighborhoods

Written by: Scott Houghton

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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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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.