Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $400 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City.

Sun River Apartments

Parkway Commons

Mountain Shadows

21LUX Apartments

Eight20 Apartments

Via Apartments

Harmony 3900
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2544 S 700 E

Revolve

Brixton

Izzy

2550 South Main Apartments
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Commons on 2nd

343 E Lambourne Ave

The Zeller

Village at Rivers Edge

415 E 3400 S

3123 S 200 E

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2801 S Adams St
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South Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Salt Lake City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salt Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $890 | $2,510 |
| South Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $850 | $2,700 |
| South Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,095 | $3,580 |
| South Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,447 | $2,963 |
| South Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,849 | $3,849 | $3,849 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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Cheapest Available South Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Sun River Apartments priced from $890. Parkway Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $973. Here are the most affordable South Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun River Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Parkway Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $973 |
| Regency | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Mountain Shadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| 21LUX Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Eight20 Apartments | The Wasatch | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Via Apartments | Indigo (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,006 |
| Harmony 3900 | Aria | Studio,1BA | $1,012 |
| Commons on 2nd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salt Lake City, UT
As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salt Lake City area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Station Five Townhomes in the in the People's Freeway neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value South Salt Lake City apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Mountain Ridge starting at $1,599 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Exoburbs East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Five Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Townhomes at Mountain Ridge | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| S-Line | Belmond | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
| Brixton | Oxford Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| The 500 Townhome Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Village at Rivers Edge | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| 2310 S 600 E, Unit 2 | 2310 S 600 E | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 2550 South Main Apartments | 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Commons on 2nd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Regency | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for South Central Salt Lake City, UT. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salt Lake City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Salt Lake City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Salt Lake City is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Salt Lake City?
The cheapest apartment in South Salt Lake City is Regency which is listed at $979, while the average apartment in South Salt Lake City costs $3,951.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 8 regular apartments in South 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 South Salt Lake City?
Cheap apartments in South Salt Lake City have an average cost of $139 which is $3,812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Salt Lake City.
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