Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $500 (84 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central area of Salt Lake City.

property at 161 S 1100 E

$700

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

Available Now

161 S 1100 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102

Salt Lake City Like a Local: An Insider's Guide to Utah's Capital City

Find your perfect neighborhood in Salt Lake City. Read a local's guide to Sugar House, The Avenues, Liberty Wells, and Downtown, covering transit, rental costs, and city life.

Read Article
property at 150 S 700 E

$945 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

150 S 700 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

Read Article
property at 376 E Broadway

$1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

376 E Broadway

Salt Lake CityUT84111
property at 615 Grand St E

$1,100 - $1,645

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

615 Grand St E

Salt Lake CityUT84102
close
View Me
The Essex
Rent Specials
$1,163 - $3,160
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,163 - $3,160
Total Monthly Price
Varies
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Essex

350 S 600 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
Family Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included

Your Salt Lake City Rental Guide: Where to Live When You Work for the City's Biggest Employers

Find the sweet spot for renting in Salt Lake City. Explore neighborhoods like Sugar House, The Avenues, and Draper to find apartments that offer great livability and a short commute to the city's biggest employers.

Read Article
property at 1050 E 400 S

$1,200 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1050 E 400 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
close
View Me
Elevate on 5th
$1,259 - $2,658
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,259 - $2,658
Total Monthly Price
Varies
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate on 5th

343 S 500Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

Salt Lake City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Salt Lake City and the best places to live with original content written by our Salt Lake City, UT Local Expert Ty Bronicel

Read Article
close
View Me
1162 E 400 S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1162 E 400 S

1162 E 400 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
close
View Me
Sapphire Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Springs

730 S 1200 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Westcliff Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliff Apartments

419 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
555 S 800 E
1 Bedroom Apartments

555 S 800 E

555 S 800 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

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 $899. 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 ApartmentsStudio (726-03)Studio,1BA$899
555 S 800 E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$999
9th East Lofts1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,050
995 - 1009 South 400 East, SLC, UT 84111995 - 1009 South 400 East, SLC, UT 84111 - 10051BR,1BA$1,050
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$1,080
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Sundance Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.70 price per square foot 369 S 1300 E Model at 369 S 1300 E, Unit 1300 E Duplex in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1162 E 400 S starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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.
369 S 1300 E, Unit 1300 E Duplex369 S 1300 E3BR,2BA$1.70
1162 E 400 S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.45
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$1.08
Sunset View Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.30
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
995 - 1009 South 400 East, SLC, UT 84111995 - 1009 South 400 East, SLC, UT 84111 - 10051BR,1BA$1.24
615 E 700 S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.57
356 S 1200 E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.62
555 S 800 E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Central is 555 S 800 E which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Central costs $3,695.

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 16 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 $322 which is $3,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

decorative image for Salt Lake City Like a Local: An Insider's Guide to Utahs Capital City article

Salt Lake City Like a Local: An Insider's Guide to Utahs Capital City

Written by: Scott Houghton

Hi, I'm Scott, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Salt Lake City, Utah.

decorative image for Your Salt Lake City Rental Guide: Where to Live When You Work for the City's Biggest Employers article

Your Salt Lake City Rental Guide: Where to Live When You Work for the City's Biggest Employers

Written by: Scott Houghton

I'm Scott, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Salt Lake City, Utah.

decorative image for The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Student Living in Salt Lake Citys College Neighborhoods article

The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Student Living in Salt Lake Citys College Neighborhoods

Written by: Scott Houghton

Salt Lake City is a great city that blends big-city access with small-city comfort. Up near the University of Utah, mornings start with views of the foothills and a quick TRAX ride to class.

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

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals article

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

decorative image for Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It article

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

decorative image for Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention article

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

decorative image for How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide article

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.