
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (487 Rentals)
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Washington Flats

1106 E S Temple St

2577 S 700 E

Sun River Apartments

The Ramp

SPARK

Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community

Sky Harbor Apartments
Salt Lake City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Hightower Apartments

The Redwood

Greenprint Gateway

Ball Park Apartments- 55 and over community

Eleanor Rigby

Valley Park

Ashford

Towers on Main Apartments

Proximity Apartment Homes

Paxton 365

Wasatch Manor Apartments - A Senior Community

Garden Apartments

The Laurel at Millcreek (55+)

1660 W 800 N

Salt Lake Crossing

Tradition Pointe

aQui 355 Apartments

Callaway

District North Apartments

Parkway Commons

Monaco

Seven65 Lofts

1260 E 600 S

Princeton Lofts

Bristol Village A Senior Community

Lost Creek Apartments

The Aster

ReNew on Temple

Hyve

Eight20 Apartments

Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments

Lattice

The Village at Raintree

Canterbury

269 Kelsey Ave

Harmony 3900

Decker Station Apartments

318 N Center St
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 | $1,468 | $739 | $6,237 |
Cheap Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $437 | $9,611 |
Cheap Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,726 | $2,064 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salt Lake City, UT area range in price from $437 to $14,835 with an overall median price of $2,663. The three Salt Lake City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer East Salt Lake City at $999, Canyon Road at $800, and Capitol Hill at $935. 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 |
Canyon Road | $1,699 | $800 | 5198 |
Capitol Hill | $1,699 | $935 | 3943 |
Rose Park | $1,882 | $935 | 1089 |
Midvale Terrace | $1,987 | $495 | 3367 |
South Salt Lake City | $1,999 | $785 | 4134 |
Outer West Jordan | $2,026 | $650 | 4329 |
Greenwood Circle | $2,031 | $495 | 1984 |
Carriage Chase | $2,038 | $495 | 2946 |
Dixie Valley | $2,076 | $1,000 | 2916 |
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 M8 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Colony B | Section 42 Studios | Studio,1BA | $739 |
Washington Flats | 0/1 233sf | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Fairpark | MA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Greenprint at the Trax | 834 Eff 1 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Sun River Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $790 |
404 E 5600 S | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Ramp | Studios | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT
As of March 22, 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 233 Odell Lane 100 N Model at 233 Odell Lane 100 N starting at $1,995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City 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 |
233 Odell Lane 100 N | 233 Odell Lane 100 N | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
4247 S Hwy 89 | 4247 S Hwy 89 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
Summer Garden | Standard Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
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 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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 $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 $2,663.
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 34,166 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 $344 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salt Lake City.
Expert Rental Resources
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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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.