Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $489 (155 Rentals)

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property at 1427 E Federal Way

$800

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$800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1427 E Federal Way, Unit 2

1427 E Federal Way
Salt Lake CityUT84102

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property at 234 F St

$875 - $1,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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234 F St

Salt Lake CityUT84103

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property at 428 N H St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

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428 N H St

Salt Lake CityUT84103
property at 185 S St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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185 S St

Salt Lake CityUT84103

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property at 1050 E 400 S

$1,095 - $1,595

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1050 E 400 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
property at 224 S 800 E

$1,100 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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224 S 800 E

Salt Lake CityUT84102
property at 615 Grand St E

$1,100 - $1,645

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615 Grand St E

Salt Lake CityUT84102

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property at 335 E Broadway

$1,150

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335 E Broadway, Unit 409

335 E Broadway
Salt Lake CityUT84111
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$1,163 - $2,524
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350 S 600 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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University, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Salt Lake City, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at 1162 E 400 S priced from $599. Bigelow Chapman Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1162 E 400 S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$599
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$895
Council Crest ApartmentsStudio (726-02)Studio,1BA$899
153 S Heather St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
175 G St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$949
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$990
9th East Lofts1x1 B1BR,1BA$992
Sundance Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
144 South ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, UT

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1162 E 400 S in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value University apartment is the 956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 1 Model at A - 956 East 600 South starting at $990 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1162 E 400 S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.45
A - 956 East 600 South956 East 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 - 11BR,1BA$0.99
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
Franciscan Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.44
Ruby Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
365 Elizabeth St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.70
Brigadoon Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Birtok-Bryant-760 E1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
525 S. 1200 E.525 S. 1200 E. - 81BR,1BA$1.43
Sundance Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59

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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is 1162 E 400 S which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in University costs $1,499.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $403 which is $1,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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