Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Hills Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Vantana Courtyard
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vantana Courtyard

232 E Vantana CtMidvale, UT 84047

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacKinnon Meadows

745 E Lazon DrSandy, UT 84094
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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 1 Bed unit found at Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments priced from $1,020. Candlestick Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Hills apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe at Cottonwood ApartmentsCoronado1BR,1BA$1,020
Candlestick LaneStudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Springs of Country WoodsTrenton B1BR,1BA$1,069
Liberty Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
North UnionVailStudio,1BA$1,175
SouthgateThe Browning1BR,1BA$1,199
The Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,245
Chadds Ford1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249
Royal FarmsA11BR,1BA$1,249
Promontory Point Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Hills, UT

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Hills area is the $0.94 price per square foot 676 E Howard Dr Model at 676 E Howard Dr, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Cottonwood Hills apartment is the Snowbird Model at Lofts at Fort Union starting at $2,299 with a $1.47 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.
676 E Howard Dr, Unit Basement Apartment676 E Howard Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
Lofts at Fort UnionSnowbird3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Boulder HollowSapphire3BR,2BA$1.30
Rockledge at Quarry BendC22BR,2BA$1.44
8705 S Altair Drive, Unit 87058705 S Altair Drive3BR,1BA$1.38
ICO Fort UnionThe Ollie - 2x22BR,2BA$1.62
Pinnacle Highland ApartmentsEscalante2BR,2BA$1.69
Canyon Heights2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.49
Ascent Apartment HomesSpring1BR,1BA$1.70
Chadds Ford1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottonwood Hills, Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #23

Among cities in Utah for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $1,259.

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 $1,020, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Hills costs $3,977.

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 $248 which is $3,729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Hills.

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