
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central area of Salt Lake City.


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454 S 500 E

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Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments

Bigelow Chapman Apartments

144 South Apartments

aQui 355 Apartments

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Seven65 Lofts

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The Essex
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Rockway Commons

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718 S Elizabeth St

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East Central, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $899 | $1,599 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $960 | $3,522 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,309 | $3,657 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,418 | $2,399 | $4,133 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $1,279 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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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 Studio unit found at Council Crest Apartments priced from $899. Ruby Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Crest Apartments | Studio (726-02) | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Ruby Apartments | 1 x 1- Ground floor w/ no balcony | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Victoria House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bigelow Chapman Apartments | C1 - 1 bdrm - Chapman | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| aQui 355 Apartments | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 144 South Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Seven65 Lofts | Studio | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments | Conwy | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Essex | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,187 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.25 price per square foot 429 S 1300 E Model at 429 S 1300 E, Unit 2 in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the B8 Model at Block 44 starting at $2,058 with a $1.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 429 S 1300 E, Unit 2 | 429 S 1300 E | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Block 44 | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Palisades Apartments | 2x1-R | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 717 S 900 E, Unit 3 | 717 S 900 E | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2 x 1- (bottom floor- no Balcony + alleyway kit... | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Ruby Apartments | 1 x 1- Ground floor w/ no balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Bigelow Chapman Apartments | C1 - 1 bdrm - Chapman | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Victoria House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 718 S Elizabeth St | 718 S Elizabeth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments | Conwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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 $1,187.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Ruby Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Central costs $4,028.
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 22 regular apartments in East Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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