
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $400 (74 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City.


2577 S 700 E

2577 S 700 E

841 E 500 S

Council Crest Apartments

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Breelynn Apartments

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454 S 500 E

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1900 Douglas St, Unit 3

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2186 800 E, Unit 7

415 E 1st Ave
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Ben Albert

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Windsor Salt Lake City Apartments

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Princeton Lofts

144 South Apartments

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Century at Sugar House

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515 6th Ave, Unit #1

1824 S 1100 E

The Highland at Sugar House
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The Essex

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The Harper

Moda Newhouse

2597 S Forest Dale Cir

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Rockway Commons

The Acadia

21 By Urbana

40 N St E

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718 S Elizabeth St

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123 Q St, Unit 14
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Hightower Apartments

The New Broadmoor

1954 S 700 E

Regius Square Apartments

Liberty Blvd Apartments

Lotus Gallacher

Yugo Salt Lake City The Summit

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Streetcar Flats

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717 S 900 E, Unit 3

635 Warnock Ave
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Maye House Apartments

Foothill Place

1234 Alameda Ave

Sapphire Springs

Bell Wines Apartments

Devereaux Apartments

The Monterrey Apartments

9th East Lofts

Friendship Manor

1255 East 200 South
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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 | $1,436 | $474 | $3,564 |
| East Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $850 | $3,329 |
| East Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| East Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,129 | $3,837 |
| East Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $1,251 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $474 |
| Council Crest Apartments | Studio (726-02) | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Breelynn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Ben Albert | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ruby Apartments | 1 x 1- Ground floor w/ no balcony | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Victoria House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Franciscan Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning | 2115 E Browning Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Station Five Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| 429 S 1300 E, Unit 2 | 429 S 1300 E | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Victory Heights | 3 Bedroom D | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 717 S 900 E, Unit 3 | 717 S 900 E | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Palisades Apartments | 2x1-R | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 2186 800 E, Unit 7 | 2186 800 E | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Victoria House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 1900 Douglas St, Unit 3 | 1900 Douglas St | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,049.
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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