
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $800 (51 Rentals)
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Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments

Highland Pointe Apartments

Royal Farms

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Boulder Hollow

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Canyon Heights

6163 S 1300 E

Villas at Vine

Brighton Park Apartments

2384 Catalina Dr
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Vine Gate Apartments

1278 E Brockway Cir

8240 S Marion View Cir, Unit 4 - Basement West Bedroom

759 E 8875 S

1660 E 8600 S

Chadds Ford Apartments

Springs of Country Woods

ICO Fort Union

Creekview

2004 E 7205 S
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James Pointe

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Promontory Point Apartments

Royal Ridge

North Union

Alpine Meadows

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Liberty Heights

Liberty Bend

2205 Buttonwood Dr
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Cottages on 7th - 55+ Active Adult

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Stillwater

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Rockledge at Quarry Bend

Pinnacle Highland Apartments

9633 S Saphire Cir, Unit Basement Unit

5740 S 900 E, Unit 12

5610 S 1300 E, Unit 1

1642 East Fort Union Blvd

9620 Mumford Dr, Unit 2
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The Ridge Apartments

MacKinnon Meadows

1081 Countrywoods Cir

Union Meadows Apartments

1904 Alla Panna Way

Pinehurst Apartments

Union Village

1528 E 8640 S

6905 S 725 E St

7425 Magic View Cir
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $1,169 | $2,090 |
| Cottonwood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $800 | $2,784 |
| Cottonwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $995 | $3,216 |
| Cottonwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,349 | $6,298 |
| Cottonwood Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,899 | $4,669 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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Cheapest Available Cottonwood Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood Heights area of Salt Lake City, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at Springs of Country Woods priced from $1,019. Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Heights apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs of Country Woods | Trenton B | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Royal Farms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| James Pointe | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
| Southgate Apartments | The Browning | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Promontory Point Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| Royal Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Cottages on 7th - 55+ Active Adult | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Highland Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Spring | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Heights area is the $1.49 price per square foot Sutton 3 Bedroom Model at The Wheeler in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,926. The second greatest value Cottonwood Heights apartment is the 2x2.5 + Den Model at 23 Views Townhome starting at $2,499 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheeler | Sutton 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| 23 Views Townhome | 2x2.5 + Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Chadds Ford Apartments | Two Bedroom/1.25 Bath | 2BR,1.25BA | $1.51 |
| Canyon Heights | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Rockledge at Quarry Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Union Village | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| Creekview | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Spring | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Villas at Vine | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Highland Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment is $1,019 at Springs of Country Woods.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottonwood Heights is starting from $1,348 at Villas at Vine.
What is the most affordable Cottonwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cottonwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chadds Ford Apartments and starts from $1,849.
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