Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $800 (36 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacKinnon Meadows

745 E Lazon DrSandy, UT 84094
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1048 E Liberty Bend LnSandy, UT 84094

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Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottonwood Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood Heights area of Salt Lake City, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments priced from $1,050. Springs of Country Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Heights apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe at Cottonwood ApartmentsCoronado (Income Restricted)*1BR,1BA$1,050
Springs of Country WoodsTrenton AStudio,1BA$1,164
Royal FarmsA11BR,1BA$1,169
Boulder HollowAmber1BR,1BA$1,200
James Pointe1B1BR,1BA$1,220
Stillwater1A1BR,1BA$1,248
SouthgateThe Browning1BR,1BA$1,299
Promontory Point Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,310
Alpine Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - 695 White Reno1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Heights area is the $1.47 price per square foot Sutton 3 Bedroom Model at The Wheeler in the in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Cottonwood Heights apartment is the 2x2.5 + Flex Model at 23 Views Townhome starting at $2,499 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Carmel Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The WheelerSutton 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.47
23 Views Townhome2x2.5 + Flex2BR,2.5BA$1.49
9230 S 1520 E, Unit Basement Apartment9230 S 1520 E2BR,1BA$1.50
Chadds Ford2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Rockledge at Quarry BendA11BR,1BA$1.48
Liberty Heights2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Boulder HollowAmber1BR,1BA$1.50
Ascent Apartment HomesSpring1BR,1BA$1.77
9908 S Falconhurst Dr, Unit Jacqueline9908 S Falconhurst Dr1BR,1BA$1.59
Royal FarmsA11BR,1BA$1.75

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Getting Around the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 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 Cottonwood Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottonwood Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottonwood Heights is at Springs of Country Woods listed at $1,164.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment is $1,050 at Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottonwood Heights is starting from $1,301 at Stillwater.

What is the most affordable Cottonwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottonwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boulder Hollow and starts from $1,750.

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