Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $400 (74 Rentals)

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Victory Heights
$474 - $1,643
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$374 - $1,543
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$474 - $1,643
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory Heights

1060 E 100 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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property at 841 E 500 S

$890 - $1,545

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841 E 500 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
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Breelynn Apartments
$949 - $1,400
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$789 - $1,240
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$160

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$949 - $1,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Breelynn Apartments

435 E 100 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
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454 S 500 E
$960 - $985
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$960 - $985

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$960 - $985
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

454 S 500 E

454 S 500 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,300
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$975 - $1,275
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$25

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$1,000 - $1,300
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments

837-841 E 700 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Princeton Lofts
$1,000 - $1,800
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$1,000 - $1,800

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$1,000 - $1,800
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1

Princeton Lofts

880 E 100 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Seven65 Lofts
$1,099 - $1,699
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$989 - $1,589
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$110

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$1,099 - $1,699
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Seven65 Lofts

765 E 400 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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The Essex
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$1,187 - $3,623
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$1,013 - $3,449
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$174

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$1,187 - $3,623
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The Essex

350 S 600 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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The Harper
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$1,188 - $1,417
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$1,060 - $1,289
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$128

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$1,188 - $1,417
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The Harper

47 S 800 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Rockway Commons
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$1,195 - $1,595
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$1,067 - $1,467
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$128

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$1,195 - $1,595
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Rockway Commons

261 S 800 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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718 S Elizabeth St
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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718 S Elizabeth St

718 S Elizabeth StSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Streetcar Flats
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$1,292 - $2,617
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$1,167 - $2,492
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$125

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$1,292 - $2,617
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Streetcar Flats

2185 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84106
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property at 635 Warnock Ave

$1,295 - $1,645

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635 Warnock Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84106

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1234 Alameda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1234 Alameda Ave

1234 Alameda AveSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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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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Devereaux Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devereaux Apartments

130 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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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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Friendship Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

1320 E 500 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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1255 East 200 South
2 Bedroom Apartments

1255 East 200 South

1255-1257 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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East Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Victory Heights priced from $474. Council Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$474
Council Crest ApartmentsStudio (726-02)Studio,1BA$899
Breelynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949
Ben AlbertStudio1BR,1BA$999
Ruby Apartments1 x 1- Ground floor w/ no balcony1BR,1BA$999
Victoria House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Franciscan Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Salt Lake City, UT

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Salt Lake City area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2115 E Browning Ave Model at 2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value East Salt Lake City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Station Five Townhomes starting at $2,129 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the People's Freeway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning2115 E Browning Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Station Five Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.42
429 S 1300 E, Unit 2429 S 1300 E2BR,2BA$1.25
Victory Heights3 Bedroom D3BR,2BA$1.19
717 S 900 E, Unit 3717 S 900 E1BR,1BA$1.44
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
Brigadoon Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.52
2186 800 E, Unit 72186 800 E1BR,1BA$1.51
Victoria House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
1900 Douglas St, Unit 31900 Douglas St1BR,1BA$1.57

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This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Salt Lake City, Utah. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,049.

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 $1,879.

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 80 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 $631 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Salt Lake City.

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