
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside East Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (35 Rentals)
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1779 S Foothill Dr

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1779 S Foothill Dr, Unit A

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1427 Federal Way

1509 Foothill Dr

1711 S 1300 E

1711 S 1300 E

1509 Foothill Dr
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453 S 1300 E

425 S 1100 E, Unit 1

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351 S Elizabeth St, Unit B

1270 E Sherman Ave

422 S 1200 E

127 S 1200 E, Unit 1

1171 E 600 S, Unit 1

1234 Alameda Ave
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738 S 1300 E

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Victory Heights

368 S University St

1418-1426-1426 S 1100 E

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Century at Sugar House

1912 Douglas St

1990 S McClelland St

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Liberty Manor

365 Elizabeth St
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365 S Elizabeth St

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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 | $1,481 | $999 | $2,479 |
| Sunnyside East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $750 | $4,174 |
| Sunnyside East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Sunnyside East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $1,950 | $7,000 |
| Sunnyside East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $1,900 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 35 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 1 Bed unit found at 1427 Federal Way priced from $800. Irving Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside East apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1427 Federal Way | 1427 Federal Way | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Irving Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Century at Sugar House | 1X1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| Sundance Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 365 Elizabeth St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Montaire Student Living | Solitude | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| 1127 E South Temple | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside East, UT
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside East area is the $0.60 price per square foot 1779 S Foothill Dr Model at 1779 S Foothill Dr, Unit A in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Sunnyside East apartment is the 1825 E Ramona Ave Model at 1825 E Ramona Ave, Unit Basement Apartment starting at $1,385 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the East Bench 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 S Foothill Dr, Unit A | 1779 S Foothill Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 1825 E Ramona Ave, Unit Basement Apartment | 1825 E Ramona Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Salt Lake Costume Apartments | No open units at this time | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.04 |
| 21 and View | 2X2F | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Sunset View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1136 E 100 S, Unit Carriage House | 1136 E 100 S | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
| Foothill Place | Parleys Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Irving Schoolhouse | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Vue at Sugar House | Castor- top floor or patio space | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Sundance Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside East?
The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside East is 1427 Federal Way which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Sunnyside East costs $13,118.
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 3 regular apartments in Sunnyside East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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