Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $850 (23 Rentals)

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property at 313 E 800 S
$950 - $1,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 16
Furnished

313 E 800 S

Salt Lake CityUT84111
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property at 515 Denver St
$1,099
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

515 Denver St

Salt Lake CityUT84111

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property at 614 E 600 S
$1,249
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

614 E 600 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102

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property at 61 S 800 W
$1,425
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

61 S 800 W

Salt Lake CityUT84104

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property at 5 S 500 W
$1,500 - $3,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

5 S 500 W

Salt Lake CityUT84101

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

As of September 29, 2026 the best value rental home in the Central Salt Lake City area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5 S 500 W Model at 5 S 500 W, Unit 103 in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Central Salt Lake City rental home is the 44 Broadway Model at 44 Broadway, Unit 1107S in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting at $2,600 with a $1.30 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Salt Lake City homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 S 500 W, Unit 1035 S 500 W2BR, 2.5BA$1.47
44 Broadway, Unit 1107S44 Broadway2BR, 2BA$1.30
UnitUnit5BR, 2.5BA$1.52
851 South Jefferson Street851 South Jefferson Street2BR, 1BA$1.99
48 W 300 S48 W 300 S2BR, 2BA$1.66
123 E 2nd Ave123 E 2nd Ave2BR, 2BA$2.33
245 N Vine St245 N Vine St2BR, 2BA$1.70
5 S 500 W5 S 500 W2BR, 2BA$2.27
1032 E 400 S1032 E 400 S1BR, 1BA$1.74

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

Ranked #7

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Salt Lake City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Salt Lake City?

There are currently 577 Apartments for Rent in Central Salt Lake City, UT with pricing that ranges from $509 to $15,768. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Salt Lake City ranging from $850 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Salt Lake City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Salt Lake City ranges from $850 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,128.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Salt Lake City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Salt Lake City range from $695 to $15,768, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,735. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,999 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,508.

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