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property at 476 E Acoma Rd

$700

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

476 E Acoma Rd

MidvaleUT84047

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property at 3584 S Cochise Dr

$760

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3584 S Cochise Dr

West Valley CityUT84120

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 303 S Douglas St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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303 S Douglas St

Salt Lake CityUT84102
property at 2183 E Logan Ave

$1,025

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

2183 E Logan Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84108

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Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT

Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salt Lake City, UT area range in price from $470 to $29,700 with an overall median price of $3,892. The three Salt Lake City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jordan Meadows at $807, Taylorsville at $470, and East Salt Lake City at $474. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salt Lake City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jordan Meadows$1,600$807350
Taylorsville$1,799$470759
East Salt Lake City$1,879$474326
East Bench$1,900$474187
East Millcreek$1,900$85062
Foothill Sunnyside$1,900$474198
Bonneville Hills$1,950$890147
Sunnyside East$1,950$474124
Outer East Salt Lake City$1,959$1,2792
Westpointe$1,972$95623

Cheapest Available Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Victory Heights in the East Bench neighborhood priced from $474. 404 E 5600 S in the Midvale Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salt Lake City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$474
404 E 5600 S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
Greenprint West TempleStudio 239Studio,1BA$689
Box 500StudioStudio,1BA$700
Greenprint North TempleB M8Studio,1BA$725
FairparkMAStudio,1BA$740
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
Greenprint GatewayMB4Studio,1BA$769
JudeStudioStudio,1BA$799
Eleanor RigbyStudio AStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake City area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Aspen Cove in the in the Northwest Coalition neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Salt Lake City apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Mountain Ridge starting at $1,499 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Exoburbs East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Cove3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Townhomes at Mountain Ridge3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.00
Summer GardenStandard Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Pacific Avenue and Pacific Heights3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Atherton Park Apartments3F10002BR,1.25BA$1.13
Aspen Village Apartment Homes2X1 WD2BR,1BA$1.17
Park Central2X1TR2BR,1BA$1.10
Victory Heights3 Bedroom D3BR,2BA$1.19
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community1x11BR,1BA$1.20
Woodside at Holladay1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salt Lake City

What type of rentals are currently available in Salt Lake City?

There are currently 2004 Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT with pricing that ranges from $470 to $29,700. There are also 437 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salt Lake City ranging from $575 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salt Lake City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salt Lake City ranges from $575 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,575.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Salt Lake City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Salt Lake City range from $1,100 to $29,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,251.

Expert Rental Resources

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