Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (151 Rentals)

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965 S 200 W

Salt Lake CityUT84101

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Central Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Colony B priced from $739. The Ramp has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Central Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony BSection 42 StudiosStudio,1BA$739
The RampStudiosStudio,1BA$749
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
JudeStudioStudio,1BA$799
Greenprint GatewayMB2Studio,1BA$879
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$895
Eleanor RigbyStudioStudio,1BA$899
Ten Fifteen ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$899
Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$965
Box 500StudioStudio,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Salt Lake City, UT

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Salt Lake City area is the $1.19 price per square foot 629 E 200 S Model at 629 E 200 S, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Central Salt Lake City apartment is the 2B Model at theBEVERLY starting at $2,350 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
629 E 200 S, Unit 1629 E 200 S2BR,2BA$1.19
theBEVERLY2B2BR,2.5BA$1.37
644 City StationKingston2BR,2BA$1.63
158 W 300 N, Unit 1158 W 300 N2BR,1BA$1.66
Palisades Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Victoria House2x12BR,1BA$1.53
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community2x12BR,1BA$1.32
135 F St, Unit 135 F St DN135 F St1BR,1BA$1.48
Palladio Apartments SLC1bed/1Bath (P1)1BR,1BA$1.68
Eleanor Rigby1x11BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, UT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Utah, including Salt Lake City. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Salt Lake City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Salt Lake City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Salt Lake City is under $969.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Salt Lake City is Ten Fifteen Apartments which is listed at $918, while the average apartment in Central Salt Lake City costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 204 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Salt Lake City?

Cheap apartments in Central Salt Lake City have an average cost of $156 which is $4,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Salt Lake City.

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