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1509 Foothill Dr

Salt Lake CityUT84108

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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University 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 University apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9th East Lofts1x1 A1BR,1BA$832
Hightower Apartments1B1BR,1BA$875
Broadway Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$899
Bigelow Chapman ApartmentsB01 - Studio - BigelowStudio,1BA$995
aQui 355 ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, UT

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.29 price per square foot 520 E 500 S Model at 520 E 500 S in the in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value University apartment is the 908 S 1100 E Model at 908 S 1100 E, Unit #1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Salt Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
520 E 500 S520 E 500 S2BR,1.5BA$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
Broadway Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.12
314 S 700 E314 S 700 E2BR,1BA$1.19
Victoria House1x11BR,1BA$1.84
1269 E 100 S1269 E 100 S2BR,1BA$1.46
The New Broadmoor2x1E2BR,1BA$1.85
9th East Lofts1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about University

What type of rentals are currently available in University?

There are currently 610 Apartments for Rent in University, UT with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,320. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University ranging from $870 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University ranges from $870 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,958.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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