
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (498 Rentals)
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Washington Flats

1106 E S Temple St

The Ramp

2577 S 700 E

SPARK

The Redwood

Sky Harbor Apartments

Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community
Salt Lake City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Hightower Apartments

Greenprint Gateway

Ball Park Apartments- 55 and over community

The Laurel at Millcreek (55+)

Valley Park

ReNew on Temple

Towers on Main Apartments

Ashford

Sun River Apartments

Paxton 365

Garden Apartments

Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing Community

Harmony 3900

Eight20 Apartments

1660 W 800 N

Tradition Pointe

Callaway

Parkway Commons

District North Apartments

Seven65 Lofts

Monaco

1260 E 600 S

Princeton Lofts

Bristol Village A Senior Community

The Aster

Hyve

Thornhill Apartments

Lattice

Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments

Ascent at Marmalade

Mountain Shadows

Proximity Apartment Homes

Canterbury

The Village at Raintree

269 Kelsey Ave

Salt Lake Crossing

318 N Center St

Decker Station Apartments
Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salt Lake City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Salt Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $739 | $6,161 |
Cheap Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $437 | $9,611 |
Cheap Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $2,100 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salt Lake City, UT area range in price from $437 to $14,778 with an overall median price of $2,658. The three Salt Lake City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer East Salt Lake City at $999, Capitol Hill at $850, and Canyon Road at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salt Lake City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Outer East Salt Lake City | $999 | $999 | 16 |
Capitol Hill | $1,699 | $850 | 3699 |
Canyon Road | $1,722 | $800 | 5470 |
Rose Park | $1,885 | $850 | 1022 |
South Salt Lake City | $1,999 | $800 | 3845 |
Midvale Terrace | $2,017 | $495 | 3465 |
Greenwood Circle | $2,031 | $495 | 2102 |
Outer West Jordan | $2,087 | $650 | 4522 |
Jordan Meadows | $2,100 | $804 | 840 |
Carriage Chase | $2,105 | $495 | 3090 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birkhill Apartments | 55+ 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $480 |
Greenprint West Temple | Studio 239 | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Greenprint North Temple | B M12 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Colony B | Section 42 Studios | Studio,1BA | $739 |
Washington Flats | 0/1 233sf | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Fairpark | MA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
404 E 5600 S | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Ramp | Studios | Studio,1BA | $799 |
SPARK | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $804 |
9th East Lofts | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $832 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salt Lake City area is the $1.23 price per square foot 5210 Espadrille Dr Model at 5210 Espadrille Dr in the in the Outer Exoburbs West neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Salt Lake City apartment is the Willow Interior - 4 Bedroom 3.5 Baths Model at Erin Hills Estates starting at $2,399 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the West Ridge Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5210 Espadrille Dr | 5210 Espadrille Dr | 5BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Erin Hills Estates | Willow Interior - 4 Bedroom 3.5 Baths | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.22 |
233 Odell Lane 100 N | 233 Odell Lane 100 N | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Summer Garden | Standard Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Triton Heights | Summit | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Townhomes at Mountain Ridge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Cambridge Cove | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Aspen Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
2540 S 700 E | 2540 S 700 E | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
314 S 700 E | 314 S 700 E | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 LifestyleSalt Lake City, UT
Ranked #2
Among cities in Utah for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 $832.
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 $2,658.
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 31,155 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 $327 which is $2,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Salt Lake City
Written by: Ty Bronicel
Salt Lake City, the capital of the gorgeous state of Utah — where I was born and raised — has gone gangbusters boom-bang-boom ever since the Winter Olympics were held here in 2002.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.