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2577 S 700 E

Salt Lake CityUT84106

Salt Lake City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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1260 E 600 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
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Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Salt Lake City, UT area range in price from $437 to $19,325 with an overall median price of $3,184. The three Salt Lake City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mount Olympus at $1,395, Outer East Salt Lake City at $999, and Capitol Hill at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salt Lake City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mount Olympus$1,395$1,3951
Outer East Salt Lake City$1,600$9992
Capitol Hill$1,699$850369
Canyon Road$1,722$785192
South Salt Lake City$1,883$780292
Jordan Downs$2,000$99566
Millcreek$2,011$4371474
Rose Park$2,039$85098
Greenwood Circle$2,099$49593
Jordan Meadows$2,100$87097

Cheapest Available Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salt Lake City, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at Birkhill Apartments in the Exoburbs East neighborhood priced from $480. Greenprint West Temple in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salt Lake City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birkhill Apartments55+ 1x11BR,1BA$480
Greenprint West TempleStudio 239Studio,1BA$720
Greenprint at the Trax834 Eff 2Studio,1BA$725
Greenprint North TempleB M8Studio,1BA$725
Colony BSection 42 StudiosStudio,1BA$739
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
FairparkMAStudio,1BA$750
404 E 5600 S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$799
The RampStudiosStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake City area is the $1.14 price per square foot Standard Unit Model at Summer Garden in the in the Mountain View Estates neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Salt Lake City apartment is the 667 E Roosevelt Ave Model at 667 E Roosevelt Ave, Unit Bsmt starting at $1,690 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the East Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summer GardenStandard Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
667 E Roosevelt Ave, Unit Bsmt667 E Roosevelt Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
Hunters Woods2x12BR,1BA$1.30
Townhomes at Mountain Ridge2x22BR,2BA$1.02
4780 S 4800 W2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.22
Cambridge Cove2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Westwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.29
Heritage Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Pointe at NorthridgeTwo Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Birkhill ApartmentsHampton 1x11BR,1BA$1.26

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Salt Lake City Overview

Salt Lake City, Utah, is the capital and biggest city in Utah. Often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC, the city is home to the headquarters of the Mormon faith. SLC is relatively culturally diverse and is consistently rated in the top 100 US cities to live in. Unemployment is below national average, getting around town is convenient and the options for places to live in a home or one of the many great Salt Lake City apartments provides the folks who live here a prime spot to call home.

Why live in Salt Lake City, UT?

Salt Lake City is nestled between the Great Salt Lake the Wasatch Mountains, providing an excellent location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The skiing is said to be the best in the country and during summer months residents can take advantage of warm, dry weather to hike, camp, or take part in other outdoor activities. The city is consistently ranked as very livable and family friendly. The economy is doing well with low unemployment rates and a thriving local economy of locally owned and operated businesses as well as being the national center of industrial banking.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salt Lake City, UT

Ranked #2

Among cities in Utah for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Salt Lake City, UT

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Salt Lake City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Salt Lake City?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in Salt Lake City is Birkhill Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Salt Lake City costs $3,184.

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

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 2,598 regular apartments in Salt Lake City 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 City?

Cheap apartments in Salt Lake City have an average cost of $311 which is $2,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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