Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $356 (224 Rentals)

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property at 68 E 200 S
$650 - $695
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68 E 200 S

Salt Lake CityUT84111
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251 E Broadway
$700 - $1,100

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

251 E Broadway

251 E BroadwaySalt Lake City, UT 84111
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property at 316 S 400 E
$800 - $840
Studio Rentals
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316 S 400 E

Salt Lake CityUT84111
property at 306 E 700 S
$875
1 Bedroom Rentals
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306 E 700 S

Salt Lake CityUT84111
property at 234 F St
$875 - $1,350
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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234 F St

Salt Lake CityUT84103

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Lattice
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$980 - $1,464

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Lattice

640 S West TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84101
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property at 321 N Main St
$1,000 - $3,900
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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321 N Main St

Salt Lake CityUT84103
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Garden Apartments
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$1,001 - $26,852

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Garden Apartments

131 W 200 NSalt Lake City, UT 84103
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Salt Lake Crossing
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$1,064 - $1,964

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Base Rent$1,064 - $1,964
Total Monthly Price$1,064 - $1,964
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Salt Lake Crossing

470 W 200 NSalt Lake City, UT 84103
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Greenside at Silo Park
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$1,099 - $5,724

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Base Rent$1,099 - $5,724
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Greenside at Silo Park

500 S 400 WSalt Lake City, UT 84101
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property at 825 W Arapahoe Ave
$1,099
2 Bedroom Rentals
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825 W Arapahoe Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84104

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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 Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community priced from $509. Washington Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Central Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$509
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$625
Greenprint GatewayMB3Studio,1BA$679
Eleanor RigbyStudio AStudio,1BA$799
Breelynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
9th StationS-3Studio,1BA$849
Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$865
Council Crest ApartmentsStudio (726-02)Studio,1BA$875
250 S 500 E1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

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

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Salt Lake City area is the $1.43 price per square foot m3 Model at 771 South in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Central Salt Lake City apartment is the B3 Model at Parkview Lofts starting at $1,695 with a $1.63 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.
771 Southm33BR,2BA$1.43
Parkview LoftsB32BR,2BA$1.63
Bridges Apartment Homes2X2B2BR,2BA$1.60
Kensington2bdr_9252BR,1BA$1.62
Hillcrest2x1 Patio2BR,1BA$1.40
theBEVERLY1A1BR,1BA$1.68
174 N Canyon Rd, Unit 3174 N Canyon Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
250 S 500 E1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Central Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

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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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Salt Lake City is 250 S 500 E which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Central Salt Lake City costs $1,813.

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 109 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 $333 which is $1,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Salt Lake City.

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