Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 427 E 1st Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

427 E 1st Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84103
property at 73 F St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 F St E, Unit 2, Unit 2

73 F St E
Salt Lake CityUT84103
property at 1314 S 500 E

$1,200 - $1,594

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1314 S 500 E

Salt Lake CityUT84115

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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 Box 500 priced from $580. Colony B has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Central Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Box 500StudioStudio,1BA$580
Colony BSection 42 StudiosStudio,1BA$600
Greenprint GatewayMB3Studio,1BA$679
Greenprint West TempleStudio Effeciency EStudio,1BA$689
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750

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

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Salt Lake City area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Central West Apartments in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Central Salt Lake City apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Citifront starting at $1,780 with a $1.65 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.
Central West Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.56
Citifront3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.65
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
Bridges Apartment Homes1X1F1BR,1BA$1.54
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Kensington1bdr_7351BR,1BA$1.52
Maven West1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.79
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Victoria House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Ben Albert1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Salt Lake City

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

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Central Salt Lake City, UT with pricing that ranges from $600 to $17,395. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Salt Lake City ranging from $895 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 $895 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,140.

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 $1,514 to $17,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,890 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

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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