Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Salt Lake City Neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT from $600 (80 Rentals)

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2577 S 700 E

Salt Lake CityUT84106
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1260 E 600 S

Salt Lake CityUT84102

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1234 Alameda Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1234 Alameda Ave

1234 Alameda AveSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Sapphire Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Springs

730 S 1200 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Devereaux Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devereaux Apartments

130 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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9th East Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

9th East Lofts

444 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Ben Albert
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Albert

130 S 500 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Friendship Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

1320 E 500 SSalt Lake City, UT 84102
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Franciscan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

25 S 1100 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102
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East Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Salt Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at 9th East Lofts priced from $832. Hightower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable East Salt Lake City apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9th East Lofts1x1 A1BR,1BA$832
Hightower Apartments1B1BR,1BA$875
144 South ApartmentsStudio PlusStudio,1BA$999
Seven65 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Sugar House Apartments By UrbanaStudio K8 (k8)1BR,1BA$1,050
1127 E South Temple1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Lotus GallacherLoft CStudio,1BA$1,099

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

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Salt Lake City area is the $1.26 price per square foot 667 E Roosevelt Ave Model at 667 E Roosevelt Ave, Unit Bsmt in the in the East Central neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value East Salt Lake City apartment is the 520 E 500 S Model at 520 E 500 S starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Salt Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
667 E Roosevelt Ave, Unit Bsmt667 E Roosevelt Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
520 E 500 S520 E 500 S2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Foothill Terrace Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.29
908 S 1100 E, Unit #1908 S 1100 E2BR,1BA$1.37
717 S 900 E, Unit 2717 S 900 E1BR,1BA$1.50
Hightower Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.62
2540 S 700 E2540 S 700 E2BR,1BA$1.23
Brigadoon Apartments2 x 1- (bottom floor- no Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.55
314 S 700 E314 S 700 E2BR,1BA$1.19
2485 S 800 E2485 S 800 E1BR,1BA$1.65

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East Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Salt Lake City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Salt Lake City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Salt Lake City is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Salt Lake City?

The cheapest apartment in East Salt Lake City is 9th East Lofts which is listed at $832, while the average apartment in East Salt Lake City costs $2,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 47 regular apartments in East 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 East Salt Lake City?

Cheap apartments in East Salt Lake City have an average cost of $326 which is $2,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East 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.

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