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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $474 | $1,599 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $960 | $2,661 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,200 | $3,200 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,129 | $3,853 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $1,251 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
See all Apartments in Salt Lake CityThe cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Victory Heights priced from $474. Council Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $474 |
| Council Crest Apartments | Studio (726-02) | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Breelynn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Ben Albert | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ruby Apartments | 1 x 1- Ground floor w/ no balcony | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Victoria House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Franciscan Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Bigelow Chapman Apartments | C1 - 1 bdrm - Chapman | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Seven65 Lofts | Studio | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2115 E Browning Ave Model at 2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning in the in the East Bench neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value University apartment is the 429 S 1300 E Model at 429 S 1300 E, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Bench neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning | 2115 E Browning Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| 429 S 1300 E, Unit 2 | 429 S 1300 E | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Victory Heights | 3 Bedroom D | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Palisades Apartments | 2x1-R | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 717 S 900 E, Unit 3 | 717 S 900 E | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Brigadoon Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ruby Apartments | 1 x 1- Ground floor w/ no balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Bigelow Chapman Apartments | C1 - 1 bdrm - Chapman | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Franciscan Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Victoria House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,099.
The cheapest apartment in University is Ben Albert which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University costs $11,911.
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 36 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $435 which is $11,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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