Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (202 Rentals)

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property at 68 E 200 S

$750

3 Bedroom Rentals

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68 E 200 S

Salt Lake CityUT84111

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property at 150 S 700 E

$945 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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150 S 700 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102

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Lattice
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$980 - $1,484
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Lattice

640 S West TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84101
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Garden Apartments
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$984 - $9,721
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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131 W 200 NSalt Lake City, UT 84103
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Salt Lake Crossing
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$1,064 - $1,915
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Salt Lake Crossing

470 W 200 NSalt Lake City, UT 84103
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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 Washington Flats priced from $635. Greenprint Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Central Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$635
Greenprint GatewayMB3Studio,1BA$679
Greenprint West TempleStudio Effeciency EStudio,1BA$689
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$795
Citizens West 2 & 3Senior StudiosStudio,1BA$799
JudeStudioStudio,1BA$799
Eleanor RigbyStudio AStudio,1BA$799
Lincoln Arms1 Bed - Affordable1BR,1BA$825
Breelynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$865

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

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Salt Lake City area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3A Model at theBEVERLY in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value Central Salt Lake City apartment is the 174 N Canyon Rd Model at 174 N Canyon Rd, Unit 3 starting at $1,440 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
theBEVERLY3A3BR,3.5BA$1.50
174 N Canyon Rd, Unit 3174 N Canyon Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
644 City StationBristol1BR,1BA$1.53
995 - 1009 South 400 East, SLC, UT 84111995 - 1009 South 400 East, SLC, UT 84111 - 10051BR,1BA$1.24
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Bridges Apartment Homes1X1F1BR,1BA$1.59
615 E 700 S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.57
515 6th Ave, Unit Apartment 6515 6th Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
Lincoln Arms1 Bed - Affordable1BR,1BA$1.57

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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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Central Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

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Among cities in Utah for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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!

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 $865.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Salt Lake City is Lincoln Arms which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Central Salt Lake City costs $3,199.

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 188 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 $153 which is $3,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Salt Lake City.

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