Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Hills Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $800 (49 Rentals)

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Boulder Hollow
$1,250 - $2,424
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

Boulder Hollow

6942 S Boulder DrSalt Lake City, UT 84121
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Canyon Heights
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$1,570 - $1,646
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Canyon Heights

2385 E 6895 SSalt Lake City, UT 84121
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Vantana Courtyard
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vantana Courtyard

232 E Vantana CtMidvale, UT 84047

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MacKinnon Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacKinnon Meadows

745 E Lazon DrSandy, UT 84094
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Pinehurst Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

7311 S Union Creek WayMidvale, UT 84047
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Union Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Village

7466 S 1000 EMidvale, UT 84047

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Cottonwood Hills, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

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 $1,059. Springs of Country Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Hills apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlestick LaneStudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Springs of Country WoodsTrenton B1BR,1BA$1,109
Santa Fe at Cottonwood ApartmentsVera Cruz (Income Restricted)*2BR,1BA$1,188
Royal FarmsA11BR,1BA$1,189
Promontory Point Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,229
Southgate ApartmentsThe Browning1BR,1BA$1,249
Royal RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,319
Ascent Apartment HomesSpring1BR,1BA$1,338
Cottages on 7th - 55+ Active Adult1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,341
Liberty BendWhitman HCA1BR,1BA$1,412

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Hills, UT

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Hills area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2x2.5 + Flex Model at 23 Views Townhome in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Cottonwood Hills 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 Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Views Townhome2x2.5 + Flex2BR,2.5BA$1.55
1391 E McCormick Way, Unit Basement MIL1391 E McCormick Way2BR,1BA$1.49
Chadds Ford ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1.25 Bath2BR,1.25BA$1.51
Canyon Heights2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.61
Rockledge at Quarry BendA11BR,1BA$1.52
Union Village2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.63
Creekview1B1BR,1BA$1.67
Liberty Heights2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Ascent Apartment HomesSpring1BR,1BA$1.74
Royal FarmsA11BR,1BA$1.78

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Cottonwood Hills, Salt Lake City, UT

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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 $1,412.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood Hills is Springs of Country Woods which is listed at $1,109, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Hills costs $6,637.

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 20 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 $210 which is $6,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Hills.

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