
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $650 (84 Rentals)


2489 S 600 E, Unit #A

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1779 S Foothill Dr

1509 Foothill Dr

1711 S 1300 E

1711 S 1300 E

1711 S 1300 E

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454 S 500 E

764 Garfield Ave

766 E 100 S
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217 D St E

970 E 1st Ave

Ben Albert

425 E 4th Ave

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Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments

Sugar Flats

Princeton Lofts

615 Grand St E

Century at Sugar House

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The Harper

73 F St E, Unit 2, Unit 2

815 E 100 S

Rockway Commons

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Council Crest Apartments

332 S University St

Moda Newhouse

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Brixton

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943 E South Temple, Unit B, Unit B
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Elevate on 5th

Wilmington Flats

21 By Urbana

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The Bonneville Apartments

Irving Schoolhouse

Dixon Place

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803 S Green St, Unit 803 C, Unit 803 C

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Foothill Place

1330 S 1100 E
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1124 E Garfield Ave, Unit Apt 2, Unit Apt 2

1086 S Lk St

1234 Alameda Ave

Sapphire Springs

Bell Wines Apartments

Devereaux Apartments

The Monterrey Apartments

1110 E 200 S

1418-1426-1426 S 1100 E

9th East Lofts
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East Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Salt Lake City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Salt Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,368 | $899 | $2,474 |
East Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $650 | $3,747 |
| East Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| East Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $800 | $5,650 |
| East Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,992 | $2,600 | $7,385 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Salt Lake City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Salt Lake City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Salt Lake City is under $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Salt Lake City?
The cheapest apartment in East Salt Lake City is Ben Albert which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Salt Lake City costs $12,781.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Salt Lake City?
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 195 regular apartments in East Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
Cheap apartments in East Salt Lake City have an average cost of $479 which is $12,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Salt Lake City.
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