Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $700 (21 Rentals)

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745 E Lazon DrSandy, UT 84094
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Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

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 Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments priced from $999. James Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Heights apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe at Cottonwood ApartmentsCoronado (Income Restricted)*1BR,1BA$999
James Pointe1B1BR,1BA$1,045
Springs of Country WoodsTrenton B1BR,1BA$1,069
Stillwater1B Renovation 51BR,1BA$1,170
Liberty Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Heights area is the $1.47 price per square foot Sutton 3 Bedroom Model at The Wheeler in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Cottonwood Heights apartment is the 1191 E 8600 S Model at 1191 E 8600 S, Unit Apartment B starting at $1,675 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The WheelerSutton 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.47
1191 E 8600 S, Unit Apartment B1191 E 8600 S3BR,1BA$1.20
1391 E McCormick Way, Unit Basement MIL1391 E McCormick Way2BR,1BA$1.49
Rockledge at Quarry BendC22BR,2BA$1.40
Canyon Heights2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.54
Royal FarmsB22BR,2BA$1.59
8668 S 1500 E, Unit 8668 S Altair Drive8668 S 1500 E2BR,1BA$1.61
Creekview2A2BR,1BA$1.70
Ascent Apartment HomesSpring1BR,1BA$1.69
Chadds Ford1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, 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 searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood Heights is Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Heights costs $8,114.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottonwood Heights?

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 10 regular apartments in Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights?

Cheap apartments in Cottonwood Heights have an average cost of $125 which is $7,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Heights.

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