
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cottonwood Heights area of Salt Lake City.


Royal Farms

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Boulder Hollow

Highland Pointe

1257 Vine St

Canyon Heights

Villas at Vine

1483 Valley Ridge Dr

1005 E Diamond Way
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8240 S Marion View Cir

3570 E Wasatch Hills Ln

883 E Sego Lily Dr, Unit Room 1

8558 Harvard Park Dr

8728 S Leafwood Ln

Chadds Ford

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ICO Fort Union

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Stillwater

Liberty Heights
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8668 S 1500 E, Unit 8668 S Altair Drive

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Springs of Country Woods

8379 Sycamore Tree Cove, Unit Private Bed and Bath

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James Pointe

Promontory Point Apartments

Creekview

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Cottages on 7th - 55+ Active Adult

Royal Ridge

Ascent Apartment Homes
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North Union

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Southgate

Alpine Meadows

8707 S 620 E

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7020 S Brookhill Dr, Unit B

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Liberty Bend

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Rockledge at Quarry Bend
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Icon 9700 Apartments

5740 S 900 E, Unit 12

MacKinnon Meadows

1190 E Waterside Cv

Union Meadows Apartments

1904 Alla Panna Way

1276 E Ridge Mdw

5761 S Waterbury Cir

Union Village
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671 Candlelite Ln

669 Candlelite Ln

1196 E 6600 S
Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,283 | $1,139 | $1,739 |
| Cottonwood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $1,030 | $2,728 |
| Cottonwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,181 | $10,000+ |
| Cottonwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,595 | $6,880 |
| Cottonwood Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $2,319 | $5,481 |
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There are currently 48 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 Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments priced from $1,030. ICO Fort Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Heights apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| ICO Fort Union | The Aerial Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Stillwater | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Royal Farms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| James Pointe | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
| Springs of Country Woods | Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Promontory Point Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| Chadds Ford | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Creekview | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT
As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Heights area is the $1.52 price per square foot Sutton 3 Bedroom Model at The Wheeler in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,996. The second greatest value Cottonwood Heights apartment is the 1391 E McCormick Way Model at 1391 E McCormick Way, Unit Basement MIL starting at $2,000 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 | $1.52 |
| 1391 E McCormick Way, Unit Basement MIL | 1391 E McCormick Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 7765 S 3500 E, Unit 7765 Unit B | 7765 S 3500 E | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 7020 S Brookhill Dr, Unit B | 7020 S Brookhill Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Canyon Heights | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Rockledge at Quarry Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Union Village | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 8668 S 1500 E, Unit 8668 S Altair Drive | 8668 S 1500 E | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Boulder Hollow | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Springs of Country Woods | Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottonwood Heights is under $1,289.
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 $1,030, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Heights costs $14,214.
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 9 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 $190 which is $14,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Heights.
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