Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (85 Rentals)

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1234 Alameda Ave
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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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Friendship Manor
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Friendship Manor

1320 E 500 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 Breelynn Apartments priced from $949. Seven65 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breelynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Ben AlbertStudioStudio,1BA$999
144 South ApartmentsStudio PlusStudio,1BA$999
9th East Lofts1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,050
The AcadiaA1d1BR,1BA$1,095
McClelland Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Cedar Cliff ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

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

As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Salt Lake City area is the $0.90 price per square foot 629 E 200 S Model at 629 E 200 S, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value East Salt Lake City apartment is the 524 E 6th Ave Model at 524 E 6th Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
629 E 200 S, Unit 1629 E 200 S2BR,2BA$0.90
524 E 6th Ave524 E 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Station Five Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.55
829 E Stratford Ave, Unit 1829 E Stratford Ave2BR,1BA$1.66
The Essex2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.58
955 E 100 S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.39
Palisades Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.55
908 S 1100 E, Unit #3908 S 1100 E2BR,1BA$1.53
135 F St, Unit 135 F St DN135 F St1BR,1BA$1.35
2294 S 2000 E, Unit BSMT2294 S 2000 E2BR,1BA$1.63

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East Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Salt Lake City?

The cheapest apartment in East Salt Lake City is 9th East Lofts which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in East Salt Lake City costs $3,005.

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 33 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 $205 which is $2,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Salt Lake City.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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