
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $925 (74 Rentals)


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454 S 500 E

970 E 1st Ave

The Apartments at Indigo

217 D St E

970 E 1st Ave

Ben Albert

425 E 4th Ave

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Princeton Lofts

615 Grand St E

Breelynn Apartments

The Harper

73 F St E, Unit 2, Unit 2

1517-1523 Lincoln St

815 E 100 S

Rockway Commons

Welcome to The Acadia

Moda Newhouse
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Council Crest Apartments

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Elevate on 5th

332 S University St

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943 E South Temple, Unit B, Unit B

1375 S 1000 E

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The Bonneville Apartments

743 S 700 E

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803 S Green St, Unit 803 C, Unit 803 C

Salt Flats Living Apartments

1330 S 1100 E
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The DeWitt

1086 S Lk St

1234 Alameda Ave

Sapphire Springs

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Devereaux Apartments

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The Monterrey Apartments

1110 E 200 S
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273-275 S 400 E

1418-1426-1426 S 1100 E

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Victoria House Apartments

144 South Apartments

The Lund

427 E 1st Ave

Friendship Manor

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University, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,285 | $895 | $1,700 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $925 | $3,877 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,100 | $4,854 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $800 | $4,200 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,090 | $5,090 | $5,090 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is The Apartments at Indigo which is listed at $957, while the average apartment in University costs $12,924.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
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 21 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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