Cheap Homes for Rent in West Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $500 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1496 W Parkway Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1496 W Parkway Ave

West Valley CityUT84119
property at 427 E 1st Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

427 E 1st Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84103
property at 73 F St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 F St E, Unit 2, Unit 2

73 F St E
Salt Lake CityUT84103

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property at 1314 S 500 E

$1,200 - $1,594

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1314 S 500 E

Salt Lake CityUT84115

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Cheapest Available West Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at 9Ten West priced from $483. Box 500 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $580. Here are the most affordable West Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9Ten WestStudio AStudio,1BA$483
Box 500StudioStudio,1BA$580
Colony BSection 42 StudiosStudio,1BA$600
Greenprint GatewayMB3Studio,1BA$679
Greenprint West TempleStudio Effeciency EStudio,1BA$689
FairparkMAStudio,1BA$699
Greenprint North TempleB M8Studio,1BA$725
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB0 - Studio - LIH - BigelowStudio,1BA$795
9th StationM-1Studio,1BA$796

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salt Lake City, UT

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salt Lake City area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3191 W Tess Ave Model at 3191 W Tess Ave, Unit Tess House in the in the Granger neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Salt Lake City apartment is the Phase 1-3x2-1265 Model at Ridgeview starting at $1,799 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3191 W Tess Ave, Unit Tess House3191 W Tess Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.40
RidgeviewPhase 1-3x2-12653BR,2BA$1.42
Riverview TownhomesClassic Unit3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Cambridge Cove2x22BR,2BA$1.15
eGate Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.30
Peaks on Redwood2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$1.36
SPARK ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (A)2BR,1BA$1.17
Canterbury2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Commons on 2nd1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Salt Lake City

What type of rentals are currently available in West Salt Lake City?

There are currently 889 Apartments for Rent in West Salt Lake City, UT with pricing that ranges from $483 to $17,395. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Salt Lake City ranging from $595 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Salt Lake City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Salt Lake City ranges from $595 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,398.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Salt Lake City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Salt Lake City range from $1,100 to $17,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,304.

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