
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $489 (155 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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553 E 700 S, Unit Apt 3

657 S 400 E, Unit 657 S. 400 E.

828 E 100 S, Unit 6

343 S 1300 E

470 E 300 S

Salt Flats Living

Moda Newhouse

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Elevate on 5th

614 E 600 S, Unit #5
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184 I St, Unit 2

Yugo Salt Lake City The Summit

1169 E 200 S, Unit 1175

Liberty Blvd Apartments

553 E 3rd Ave

903 E Laird Ave, Unit 903

135 S 700 E, Unit 1

740 E 800 S

68 R St, Unit 1

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844 Park St., Unit 844 Park Street 6

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1000 S Denver St, Unit 1

935 E 600 S, Unit 10

935 E 600 S, Unit 15

Maye House Apartments

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Quattro

860 E 500 S, Unit 12

777 S 700 E

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534 Windsor St E, Unit N

880 E 100 S, Unit 2

880 E 100 S, Unit 3

Victory Heights

1162 E 400 S

1234 Alameda Ave

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1106 E S Temple St

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Westcliff Apartments

273-275 S 400 E

Broadway Apartments

Council Crest Apartments

153 S Heather St

555 S 800 E

368 S University St

The Monterrey Apartments

1418-1426-1426 S 1100 E

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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 | $1,284 | $850 | $1,605 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $799 | $4,320 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,099 | $4,938 |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $695 | $6,313 |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,294 | $6,024 |
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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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