Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $599 (116 Rentals)

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$1,050 - $1,389
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Available Oct 1
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243 S 800 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102
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The Essex
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$1,223 - $2,452

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The Essex

350 S 600 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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$1,229 - $2,189

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343 S 500Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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$1,195 - $1,250
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Salt Lake CityUT84111

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$1,300

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903 E Laird Ave
Salt Lake CityUT84105
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343 S 400 ESalt Lake City, UT 84111
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$1,390
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Salt Lake CityUT84102
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Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Salt Lake City, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at 1162 E 400 S priced from $599. Bigelow Chapman Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1162 E 400 S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$599
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$895
250 S 500 E1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Council Crest ApartmentsStudio (726-02)Studio,1BA$899
153 S Heather St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$915
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$990
9th East Lofts1x1 B1BR,1BA$992

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1162 E 400 S in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 224-230 South 900 East starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1162 E 400 S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.45
224-230 South 900 East2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$0.99
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Brigadoon Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.64
250 S 500 E1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
525 S. 1200 E.525 S. 1200 E. - 81BR,1BA$1.43
Sundance Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59
9th East Lofts1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Central is at Bigelow Chapman Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment is $599 at 1162 E 400 S.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central is starting from $1,299 at Brigadoon Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hauser and starts from $2,695.

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