Hillcrest

189 E 1st Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,399 - $1,699
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
735 - 925 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1x1 Patio

$1,399 - $1,449
1 Bed, 1 Bath
735 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
025
$1,449
735
Now
055
$1,399
735
Oct. 10
056
$1,399
735
Oct. 10

2x1 Patio

$1,399 - $1,699
2 Beds, 1 Bath
925 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
035
$1,399
925
Now
031
$1,599
925
Now
029
$1,599
925
Oct. 10
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 9 - 18 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1916
  • 111 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Garage
  • Street

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Oversized Closets
  • Washer/dryer In Select Units

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Deck
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Dog Park
  • Garages
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Online Services
  • Recycling
  • Trash Pickup - Door to Door
  • Vintage Building

Map of Hillcrest

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Utah Transit Authority

Subway

3 min Drive

Utah Transit Authority

Subway

3 min Drive

Utah Transit Authority

Subway

3 min Drive

Utah Transit Authority

Subway

3 min Drive

Utah Transit Authority

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Utah Transit Authority

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Salt Lake City International

14 min Drive

Salt Lake City International

Moving to Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Hillcrest proximity to City Creek Center and Gallivan Center. City Creek Center is 0.6 miles away, and Gallivan Center is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, Hillcrest has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 9.7 miles. Transit options include City Center and Temple Square.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Hillcrest are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, California National Historic Trail, and Clark Planetarium.

Airports

Living in Greater Avenues provides easy access to Salt Lake City International, located just 14 minutes from Hillcrest.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Wasatch School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Innovations K-8

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

Madeleine Choir School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Open Classroom

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Innovations High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

West High School

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

K12 International Academy

Grades K-12

Private

Not rated

Alianza Academy

Grades K-12

Charter

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
The University of Utah Drive: 8 min (3.4 mi)
The Univ. of Utah, Ft Douglas Drive: 10 min (4 mi)
Westminster College Drive: 10 min (4.2 mi)
Salt Lake Community College Drive: 19 min (11.1 mi)

About Hillcrest

The Hillcrest is located downtown in the heart of Salt Lake City, within walking distance to City Creek Center, public transportation, shopping, dining, entertainment, popular attractions and so much more! This charming community is full of historic… and unique architectural details! This classic buildin features hardwood flooring and archways which are truly one-of-a-kind, plus you'll enjoy the modern luxury of vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, marble counter tops and open, spacious floor plans. The Hillcrest offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments that were thoughtfully designed and include an office/den, providing you with additional space that can be used to fit your needs! You will enjoy the vintage feel and downtown lifestyle that Salt Lake City has to offer here at The Hillcrest. Call to set up your private tour of this beautiful historic community today! Save time and apply online.

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Renter Reviews

For Hillcrest

1.7

10 Ratings & Reviews

  • 12/14/23

    Charm comes at a great cost

    Starting with Cons, because they shouldn't be overlooked:

    -- Utilities --
    - Radiators are unbearably hot in the winter, and the tenant has no control. Even with windows open throughout the winter, our apartment was consistently over 80 degrees day and night. Despite claims to have addressed it, management doesn't appear motivated to find a solution. Likely because the tenants have the privilege of covering the enormous gas bills.
    - Water and sewer bills nearly doubled in the summer. The tenants
    … pay for the water used by the complex's thirsty sprinkler system.
    - $25/mo for valet trash service, which is not optional. On top of a $35 waste bill.
    - Frequent water shut-offs varying from an hour, to as long as 12 hours. From Aug 5 thru Dec 11, there were 9 water shut-offs.
    - Steep CAM charges for common areas that are mostly neglected. It's unclear what these charges go towards, outside of mowing the lawns.

    -- Cleanliness --
    - Stairwells are carpeted and are very rarely vacuumed. Let alone steamed. I can't remember the last time our hallway was cleaned.
    - Laundry room is consistently filthy, and the machines aren't regularly cleaned. Often filled with dog hair.
    - There's a "picnic bench" behind the main building that seems to be intended as a common space, but it's quite literally a trash pit.
    - The radiators in the apartments are covered by grates that make them impossible to clean. Ours are covered in a thick layer of dust that appears to be older than me.

    -- Security --
    - There were two fires in the span of a few months this spring/summer. No alarm went off in the building, and no effort was made to reach out to tenants during or after either fire.
    - The garages and dumpsters are commonly inhabited by trespassers. We've come home several times to trespassers just sitting in the stairwell.

    -- Amenities --
    - None to speak of.


    Pros:
    - Close to downtown
    - Friendly maintenance staff
    - Spacious
    - Recent renovations look nice, but were cheaply done and not comprehensive as it relates to the apartment as a whole. Windows and floors are rotting. The closer you get the worse it looks. Not surprised by how quickly this Pro turned into a Con... Our experience here in a nutshell.

    I doubt any of this will be addressed any time soon. Scroll down to reviews from the past 3+years, and you'll see the same issues being surfaced. Likely followed by a cookie-cutter reply from the owner.

    Review from Apartments.com

    7 People Found This Helpful

    Property Manager at Hillcrest responded to this review

    We are disheartened to hear that your experience at our community has not met either of our expectations. We strive to give 5 star services in every situation, but we have fallen short and we apologize. Please feel free to reach out or come to the… office at your earliest convenience so that we can make this right moving forward. We appreciate your feedback.

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