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property at 441 N Center St

$895 - $1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

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441 N Center St

Salt Lake CityUT84103

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property at 841 E 500 S

$950 - $1,595

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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841 E 500 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
property at 535 S 900 W

$950 - $2,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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535 S 900 W

Salt Lake CityUT84104
property at 1748 S Main St

$950 - $1,750

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1748 S Main St

Salt Lake CityUT84115

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Cheapest Available Salt Lake County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salt Lake County, UT is a Studio unit found at Victory Heights in the East Bench neighborhood priced from $474. 404 E 5600 S in the Midvale Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salt Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$474
404 E 5600 S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
Greenprint West TempleStudio 239Studio,1BA$689
Box 500StudioStudio,1BA$700
Greenprint North TempleB M8Studio,1BA$725
FairparkMAStudio,1BA$740
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community1x11BR,1BA$799
JudeStudioStudio,1BA$799
Eleanor RigbyStudio AStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake County, UT

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake County area is the $0.96 price per square foot Shoreline Model at Peak in the in the Sunrise neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Salt Lake County apartment is the 3 Story Paytons Model Model at Herriman Townhomes - FC starting at $1,695 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Western Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Lake County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PeakShoreline3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Herriman Townhomes - FC3 Story Paytons Model3BR,2.5BA$0.89
676 E Howard Dr, Unit Basement Apartment676 E Howard Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
Townhomes at Mountain Ridge3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.07
8838 W 3500 S, Unit Upstairs8838 W 3500 S2BR,1BA$1.15
Legacy SpringsHarmony3BR,2BA$1.13
Victory Heights3 Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.16
Park Central2X12BR,1BA$1.16
Atherton Park ApartmentsR1F9252BR,1.25BA$1.16
Pine Valley2x1bR2BR,1BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salt Lake County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Salt Lake County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salt Lake County is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salt Lake County?

The cheapest apartment in Salt Lake County is 404 E 5600 S which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Salt Lake County costs $9,278.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salt Lake County?

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 587 regular apartments in Salt Lake County 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 Salt Lake County?

Cheap apartments in Salt Lake County have an average cost of $154 which is $9,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake County.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!