
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $850 (51 Rentals)


352 Hampton Ave S

144 South Apartments

Cedar Cliff Apartments

1103 E Sherman Ave

332 S University St

745 Hawthorne Ave S
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The Mercer

375 E Harrison Ave

21 By Urbana

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The DeWitt

1112 900 E, Unit duplex

452 S 800 E, Unit The Library

Liberty Blvd Apartments
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East Central, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Central Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $999 | $3,252 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $850 | $4,343 |
East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,814 | $1,195 | $5,830 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $2,349 | $3,568 |
East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,300 | $2,850 |
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Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Bigelow Chapman Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in East Central costs $2,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?
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 51 regular apartments in East Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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