Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (162 Rentals)

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property at 161 S 1100 E

$700

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

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161 S 1100 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102

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property at 150 S 700 E

$945 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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150 S 700 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102

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property at 615 Grand St E

$1,100 - $1,700

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615 Grand St E

Salt Lake CityUT84102
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350 S 600 ESalt 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 1 Bed unit found at 1427 Federal Way, Unit C3701302 priced from $800. Breelynn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable East Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1427 Federal Way, Unit C37013021427 Federal Way1BR,1BA$800
Breelynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Ben Albert1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Council Crest ApartmentsStudio (726-02)Studio,1BA$899
555 S 800 E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
143 S 1000 E0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$950
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$999
955 E 100 S0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,049
Irving Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075

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

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Salt Lake City area is the $1.15 price per square foot 1825 E Ramona Ave Model at 1825 E Ramona Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value East Salt Lake City apartment is the Millcreek Model at Foothill Place starting at $1,789 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the East Bench 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.
1825 E Ramona Ave, Unit Basement Apartment1825 E Ramona Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Foothill PlaceMillcreek2BR,2BA$1.59
Sunset View Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.30
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$1.18
2180 S Lake St, Unit 82180 S Lake St2BR,2BA$1.50
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
615 E 700 S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67
515 6th Ave, Unit Apartment 6515 6th Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
143 S 1000 E0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.36
555 S 800 E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Salt Lake City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Salt Lake City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Salt Lake City is at Breelynn Apartments listed at $835.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Salt Lake City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Salt Lake City Apartment is $800 at 1427 Federal Way, Unit C3701302.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Salt Lake City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Salt Lake City is starting from $1,220 at 615 E 700 S.

What is the most affordable East Salt Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Salt Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Princeton Lofts and starts from $1,750.

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