
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Hills Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $900 (24 Rentals)
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Royal Farms

Boulder Hollow

1483 Valley Ridge Dr

8240 S Marion View Cir

8558 Harvard Park Dr

8728 S Leafwood Ln

Candlestick Lane
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Chadds Ford

ICO Fort Union

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

Liberty Heights

Springs of Country Woods

Pointe at Fort Union

Creekview

8379 Sycamore Tree Cove, Unit Private Bed and Bath, Unit Private Bed and Bath
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1039 E 8600 S, Unit 1039, Unit 1039

1660 E 8600 S

7211 Ramanee Dr

Royal Ridge

Vantana Courtyard

Woodlawn Apartments

MacKinnon Meadows

1190 E Waterside Cv
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Cottonwood Hills, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Hills Studio Apartments | $1,203 | $1,009 | $1,739 |
| Cottonwood Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $1,030 | $2,843 |
| Cottonwood Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,181 | $3,511 |
| Cottonwood Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,595 | $2,899 |
| Cottonwood Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $2,319 | $2,469 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlestick Lane | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| ICO Fort Union | The Aerial - Studio *Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| Springs of Country Woods | Trenton B | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Pointe at Fort Union | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Views Townhome | 2x2.5 + Flex | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| Lofts at Fort Union | Snowbird | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| 1391 E McCormick Way, Unit Basement MIL | 1391 E McCormick Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 7020 S Brookhill Dr, Unit B | 7020 S Brookhill Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Canyon Heights | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Royal Farms | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 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 |
| Pointe at Fort Union | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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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