
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside East Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (41 Rentals)
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Victory Heights

1711 S 1300 E

1509 Foothill Dr

1210 Sherman Ave, Unit A

1711 S 1300 E

Sugar Flats

970 E 1st Ave
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Wilmington Flats

26 S Wolcott St

332 S University St

Total Monthly Price
351 S Elizabeth St, Unit B, Unit B

Century at Sugar House

1397 S McClelland St

TwentyOnes

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125 T St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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Foothill Place

Total Monthly Price
1398 S McClelland St, Unit 1398, Unit 1398

Irving Schoolhouse

The Vue at Sugar House

Yugo Salt Lake City The Summit

1234 Alameda Ave

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1110 E 200 S

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1418-1426-1426 S 1100 E

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Sundance Apartments

1990 S McClelland 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 | $1,308 | $799 | $2,474 |
| Sunnyside East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $775 | $2,924 |
| Sunnyside East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,279 | $10,000+ |
| Sunnyside East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $800 | $5,868 |
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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 $799. Sundance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. 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 | $799 |
| Sundance Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Irving Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Montaire Student Living | Solitude | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Foothill Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| TwentyOnes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Foothill Place | Big Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside East, UT
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside East area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brigadoon Apartments in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Sunnyside East apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Irving Heights Apartments starting at $1,338 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Liberty Wells 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Irving Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Wilmington Flats | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Foothill Place | Big Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Sugar House Apartments By Urbana | 1 Bed K13 (k13) | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Foothill Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Vue at Sugar House | Castor | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Sundance Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| TwentyOnes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyside East?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyside East is at Victory Heights listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside East Apartment is $1,049 at Sundance Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunnyside East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyside East is starting from $1,225 at Brigadoon Apartments.
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