
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside East Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $400 (30 Rentals)
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460 S 1200 E

Sugar Flats

Century at Sugar House

1824 S 1100 E

The Highland at Sugar House

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718 S Elizabeth St
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123 Q St, Unit 14

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Montaire Student Living

1955 S Foothill Dr

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Sunnyside East, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyside East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside East Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $474 | $3,564 |
| Sunnyside East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $975 | $3,349 |
| Sunnyside East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Sunnyside East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,129 | $4,417 |
| Sunnyside East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,251 | $4,766 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunnyside East Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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Cheapest Available Sunnyside East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside East area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Victory Heights priced from $474. Sugar Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside East apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $474 |
| Sugar Flats | S - Ramona - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $974 |
| Franciscan Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Irving Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Century at Sugar House | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Sundance Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Highland at Sugar House | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| Foothill Place | Little Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside East, UT
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside East area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1136 E 100 S Model at 1136 E 100 S, Unit 2 in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Sunnyside East apartment is the 2 x 1- (bottom floor- no Balcony + alleyway kit... Model at Brigadoon Apartments starting at $1,249 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1136 E 100 S, Unit 2 | 1136 E 100 S | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2 x 1- (bottom floor- no Balcony + alleyway kit... | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Irving Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Wilmington Flats | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Foothill Place | Little Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Franciscan Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 718 S Elizabeth St | 718 S Elizabeth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Sundance Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Century at Sugar House | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunnyside East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyside East is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside East?
The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside East is Franciscan Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Sunnyside East costs $12,065.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside East?
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 187 regular apartments in Sunnyside East 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 Sunnyside East?
Cheap apartments in Sunnyside East have an average cost of $1,012 which is $11,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside East.
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