Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (219 Rentals)

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property at 318 N Center St

318 N Center St

Salt Lake CityUT84103
property at 76 W Apricot Ave

76 W Apricot Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84103

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Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Greenprint Gateway priced from $689. Greenprint North Temple has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenprint GatewayMB3Studio,1BA$689
Greenprint North TempleB M12Studio,1BA$725
The RampStudiosStudio,1BA$749
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
FairparkMAStudio,1BA$750
Box 500StudioStudio,1BA$765
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB01 - Studio - BigelowStudio,1BA$795
JudeStudioStudio,1BA$799
Eleanor RigbyStudio AStudio,1BA$799
Paxton 365Micro StudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salt Lake City, UT

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Salt Lake City area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2115 E Browning Ave Model at 2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Downtown Salt Lake City apartment is the 138 E 3rd Ave Model at 138 E 3rd Ave, Unit A starting at $2,400 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning2115 E Browning Ave3BR,2BA$1.29
138 E 3rd Ave, Unit A138 E 3rd Ave2BR,2BA$1.41
RidgeviewPhase 2-3x2-11763BR,2BA$1.51
836 S 800 E, Unit 3836 S 800 E2BR,1BA$1.27
theBEVERLY1A1BR,1BA$1.57
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Ascent at MarmaladeA31BR,1BA$1.57
Franciscan Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.51
Central West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Eleanor Rigby1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.55

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Salt Lake City. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Salt Lake City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Salt Lake City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Salt Lake City is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Salt Lake City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Salt Lake City is Box 500 which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Downtown Salt Lake City costs $5,364.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Salt Lake City?

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 65 regular apartments in Downtown Salt Lake City 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 Downtown Salt Lake City?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Salt Lake City have an average cost of $530 which is $4,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Salt Lake City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Salt Lake City

Written by: Ty Bronicel

Salt Lake City, the capital of the gorgeous state of Utah — where I was born and raised — has gone gangbusters boom-bang-boom ever since the Winter Olympics were held here in 2002.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.