Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (64 Rentals)

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Sapphire Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Springs

730 S 1200 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Westcliff Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliff Apartments

419 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
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Friendship Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

1320 E 500 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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316 S 400 E
Studio Apartments

316 S 400 E

316 S 400 ESalt Lake City, UT 84111
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9th East Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9th East Lofts

444 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Bel Aire Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Gardens

750 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Rue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rue

726 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Victoria House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria House

637 S 600 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102

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513 E 700 S
1 Bedroom Apartments

513 E 700 S

513 E 700 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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East Central, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Bigelow Chapman Apartments priced from $895. 144 South Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$895
144 South ApartmentsStudio PlusStudio,1BA$999
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Cedar Cliff ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Essex1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,112
Rue1x1 DR1BR,1BA$1,125
The AcadiaA1d1BR,1BA$1,195
aQui 355 ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,220
IzzyTurquoiseStudio,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Palisades Apartments in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2 x 1- (bottom floor- no Balcony) Model at Brigadoon Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.64 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.
Palisades Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.61
Brigadoon Apartments2 x 1- (bottom floor- no Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.64
Cedar Cliff ApartmentsSmall Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
CITYSCAPEA11BR,1BA$2.13
Elevate on 5thtrolley 1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The Mercer1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.23
Rue1x1 DR1BR,1BA$1.88
The AcadiaA1d1BR,1BA$2.13
454 S 500 E, Unit 10454 S 500 E1BR,1BA$1.99
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central, Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, UT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $1,239.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?

The cheapest apartment in East Central is Bigelow Chapman Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in East Central costs $2,965.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?

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 173 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central?

Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of $483 which is $2,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

Expert Rental Resources

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