
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake County, UT from $300 (615 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Salt Lake County.


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Victory Heights

404 E 5600 S

Box 500

6781 S 2300 E

Silver Pines Senior Community

Bristol Village Senior Apartments

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Fairpark

Sun River Apartments

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Washington Flats
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Colony B

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Greenprint Gateway

Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community

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Eleanor Rigby

The Village at North Station

The Redwood

Sky Harbor Apartments

Callaway

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Towers on Main Apartments

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Cornell Place
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Woodside at Holladay

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251 E Broadway

415 E 1st Ave

Council Crest Apartments

Ben Albert

Harmony Garden Apartments

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Proximity Apartment Homes

Parkway Commons

Artesian Springs

417 Wall St
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The Aster

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Eight20 Apartments

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454 S 500 E

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Breelynn Apartments

Paxton 365

3508 W 12350 S

Revolve

Ball Park Apartments- 55 and over community

Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing Community

Birkhill Apartments
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Sugar Flats

Aspenwood Apartments

460 S 1200 E

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Hyve

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North Temple Flats

Mountain Shadows

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2186 800 E, Unit 7

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1900 Douglas St, Unit 3

ReNew on Temple

Wasatch Club Apartments
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Salt Lake County, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salt Lake County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $474 | $3,564 |
| Salt Lake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $470 | $9,417 |
| Salt Lake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Salt Lake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Salt Lake County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $1,251 | $10,000+ |
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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. Central West Apartments in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $477. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salt Lake County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $474 |
| Central West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $477 |
| 404 E 5600 S | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| SPARK Apartments | One Bedroom (B) | 1BR,1BA | $618 |
| Greenprint West Temple | Studio 239 | Studio,1BA | $689 |
| Box 500 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Greenprint North Temple | B M8 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Fairpark | MA | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Washington Flats | 0/1 233sf | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Sun River Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake County, UT
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake County area is the $1.02 price per square foot Venice Model at Rose Canyon Townhomes in the in the Western Springs neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Salt Lake County apartment is the Canyon Model at Peak Draper Townhomes starting at $2,550 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Sunrise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Lake County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Rose Canyon Townhomes | Venice | 4BR,3BA | $1.02 |
| Peak Draper Townhomes | Canyon | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Herriman Townhomes - FC | 3 Story Paytons Model | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| Townhomes at Mountain Ridge | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
| Pacific Avenue and Pacific Heights | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 1526 S State St, Unit Apt B 2 Bed up | 1526 S State St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Aspen Village Apartment Homes | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Park Central | 2x1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Central West Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
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 $750.
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 $11,867.
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 621 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 $162 which is $11,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.