Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (68 Rentals)

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1309 E 400 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
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1234 Alameda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1234 Alameda Ave

1234 Alameda AveSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Sapphire Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Springs

730 S 1200 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Devereaux Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devereaux Apartments

130 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Westcliff Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliff Apartments

419 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
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Friendship Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

1320 E 500 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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9th East Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9th East Lofts

444 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

25 S 1100 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Ruby Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ruby Apartments

435 E 200 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
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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 El Caliente Apartments priced from $690. Bigelow Chapman Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Caliente Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$690
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$795
Breelynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949
Salt Flats Living ApartmentsStudio-475Studio,1BA$975
Franciscan Apartments1x11BR,1BA$999
Ben AlbertStudioStudio,1BA$999
Council Crest Apartments726 0x1Studio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, UT

As of October 07, 2025 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 1110 S 900 E Model at 1110 S 900 E, Unit 1110 starting at $1,500 with a $1.67 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.
2115 E Browning Ave, Unit 2115 browning2115 E Browning Ave3BR,2BA$1.29
1110 S 900 E, Unit 11101110 S 900 E1BR,1BA$1.67
Palisades Apartments2x1-R2BR,1BA$1.59
El Caliente Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.99
1000 S Denver St, Unit Unit 21000 S Denver St1BR,1BA$1.75
1029 S 400 E1029 S 400 E1BR,1BA$1.42
943 E South Temple, Unit B943 E South Temple1BR,1BA$1.71
Franciscan Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.51
515 6th Ave, Unit #1515 6th Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
Sundance Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #22

Among cities in Utah for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Salt Lake City. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is El Caliente Apartments which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in University costs $2,999.

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 14 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 $471 which is $2,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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