Cheap Homes for Rent in East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $900 (8 Rentals)

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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 $850. 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
Council Crest Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$895
The Apartments at Indigo1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$957

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.97 price per square foot Skyline Model at Elevate on 5th in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,981. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2x1-R Model at Palisades Apartments starting at $1,429 with a $1.59 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.
Elevate on 5thSkyline2BR,2BA$1.97
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
Brigadoon Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
The Braxton at Trolley Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Victoria House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Sundance Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Rue1x11BR,1BA$2.05
The Apartments at Indigo1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.91
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central

What type of rentals are currently available in East Central?

There are currently 348 Apartments for Rent in East Central, UT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,174. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Central ranging from $949 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Central ranges from $949 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,444.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Central range from $800 to $5,652, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,174.

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