Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Hills Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $900 (25 Rentals)

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$765 - $825

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$765 - $825

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Cheapest Available Cottonwood Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood Hills area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Candlestick Lane priced from $1,009. Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Hills apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlestick LaneStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Santa Fe at Cottonwood ApartmentsCoronado1BR,1BA$1,030
ICO Fort UnionThe Aerial - Studio *Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,178
Springs of Country WoodsTrenton B1BR,1BA$1,199
Pointe at Fort Union2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Hills, UT

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Hills area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2x2.5 + Flex Model at 23 Views Townhome in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Cottonwood Hills apartment is the Snowbird Model at Lofts at Fort Union starting at $2,349 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Views Townhome2x2.5 + Flex2BR,2.5BA$1.61
Lofts at Fort UnionSnowbird3BR,2.5BA$1.50
1391 E McCormick Way, Unit Basement MIL1391 E McCormick Way2BR,1BA$1.49
7020 S Brookhill Dr, Unit B7020 S Brookhill Dr2BR,1BA$1.27
Canyon Heights2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.49
Royal FarmsB32BR,2BA$1.60
Union Village2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.63
8668 S 1500 E, Unit 8668 S Altair Drive8668 S 1500 E2BR,1BA$1.38
Boulder HollowTopaz1BR,1BA$1.62
Pointe at Fort Union2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54

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Cottonwood Hills, Salt Lake City, UT

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Utah and customized analysis for South Salt Lake City, UT. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottonwood Hills is under $1,304.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood Hills is Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Hills costs $2,389.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottonwood Hills?

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 Hills 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 Hills?

Cheap apartments in Cottonwood Hills have an average cost of $283 which is $2,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Hills.

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