Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (36 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
Studio to 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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Ruby Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ruby Apartments

435 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

513 E 700 S

513 E 700 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

935 E 600 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Rue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue

726 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Lady Madonna
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lady Madonna

521 S 500 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Liberty Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Manor

1251 E Browning AveSalt Lake City, UT 84105
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Victoria East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria East

145 S 600 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102

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 $795. Council Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. 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$795
Council Crest Apartments726 0x1Studio,1BA$1,025
Sundance Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,075
Ruby Apartments1x1- W/ Balcony1BR,1BA$1,099
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
aQui 355 ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,099
144 South ApartmentsStudio PlusStudio,1BA$1,099
Cedar Cliff ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2x1-R Model at Palisades Apartments in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 1110 S 900 E Model at 1110 S 900 E, Unit 1110 starting at $1,500 with a $1.67 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 Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
1110 S 900 E, Unit 11101110 S 900 E1BR,1BA$1.67
1384 S Lincoln St, Unit 41384 S Lincoln St2BR,1BA$1.78
1000 S Denver St, Unit 21000 S Denver St1BR,1BA$1.75
1155 E 300 S, Unit 0001155 E 300 S2BR,1BA$1.80
1029 S 400 E1029 S 400 E1BR,1BA$1.42
Cedar Cliff ApartmentsSmall Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Elevate on 5thtrolley 1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Sundance Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central, Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #29

Among cities in Utah 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

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 $1,100.

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 $995, while the average apartment in East Central costs $2,849.

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 13 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 $505 which is $2,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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