
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Salt Lake City, UT from $300 (132 Rentals)
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Washington Flats

Ball Park Apartments- 55 and over community

The Laurel at Millcreek (55+)

Eleanor Rigby

North Temple Flats

Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community

Tradition Pointe

Barbara Worth Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

The Village at Raintree

Towers on Main Apartments

Wasatch Manor 62+ Senior Housing Community

Proximity Apartment Homes

Breelynn Apartments

Ashford

Hyve

21 Lux

144 South Apartments

River Rock
Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Princeton Lofts

Moda Windsor

Paxton 365

Bristol Village Apartments

SPARK

Aspire Salt Lake

West Station Apartments

Harmony 3900

Decker Station Apartments

SevenO2 Main Apartments
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Palladio Apartments SLC

Garden Apartments

Lotus Cityline

Meridian

Salt Lake Crossing

AP1 Lofts

Via Apartments

The Aster

Moda Granary Place
Salt Lake City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Salt Lake City and the best places to live with original content written by our Salt Lake City, UT Local Expert Ty Bronicel

Moda Newhouse

Crossing at 9th

Post District Residences Apartments

Liberty Gateway

The New Broadmoor

Valley Park

Salt Flats Apartments

The Essex

Preston Hollow

Izzy
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Salt Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $739 | $8,719 |
Salt Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $437 | $6,825 |
Salt Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Salt Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
Salt Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,999 | $3,290 |
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How much rent can you afford?
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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 $807.
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 $450, while the average apartment in Salt Lake City costs $2,909.
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 2,356 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 $267 which is $2,642 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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.