Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $900 (12 Rentals)

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property at 514 E 500 S

514 E 500 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102
property at 273-275 S 400 E

273-275 S 400 E

Salt Lake CityUT84111

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property at 427 E 1st Ave

427 E 1st Ave

Salt Lake CityUT84103

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property at 1314 S 500 E

1314 S 500 E

Salt Lake CityUT84105
property at 29 S State St

29 S State St

Salt Lake CityUT84111

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Cheapest Available Central Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a Studio unit found at Greenprint at the Trax priced from $725. Greenprint West Temple has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Central Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenprint at the Trax840 Eff 2Studio,1BA$725
Greenprint West TempleStudio 239Studio,1BA$725
Colony BSection 42 StudiosStudio,1BA$739
Washington Flats0/1 233sfStudio,1BA$750
The RampStudiosStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Salt Lake City, UT

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Salt Lake City area is the $1.19 price per square foot 629 E 200 S Model at 629 E 200 S, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Central Salt Lake City apartment is the 2 Bedroom with Garage Model at Prana starting at $2,150 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
629 E 200 S, Unit 1629 E 200 S3BR,2BA$1.19
Prana2 Bedroom with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.83
Bridges Apartment Homes2X2A2BR,2BA$1.55
Kensington2bdr_9252BR,1BA$1.83
theBEVERLY1A1BR,1BA$1.62
644 City StationBristol1BR,1BA$1.64
Casa Milagros 62+ Senior Housing Community2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Palladio Apartments SLC1Bed/1Bath (a)1BR,1BA$1.63
Ruby Apartments1x1- W/ Balcony1BR,1BA$1.82
Eleanor Rigby1x11BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Salt Lake City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Salt Lake City?

There are currently 524 Apartments for Rent in Central Salt Lake City, UT with pricing that ranges from $739 to $19,242. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Salt Lake City ranging from $975 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Salt Lake City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Salt Lake City ranges from $975 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,227.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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