
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Ridge Neighborhood of Arvada, CO from $900 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rainbow Ridge area of Arvada.


5905 Nelson Ct

Grandview

The Iris

9040 W 64th Pl

11068 W 62nd Pl

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Heritage Apartments

9277 W 56th Pl, Unit 4

8406 W 52nd Ave

9277 W 56th Pl, Unit 11
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9277 W 56th Pl, Unit B

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Cedar Crest Apartments

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Ralston Park Apartments

Arvada Court Apartments - Utilities included!

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Ralston Commons

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Caroline Ralston Creek

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Gateway Arvada Ridge

Prospect Pointe Apartments

Scandia Apartments

6215 Dover St
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Venice Square

Parkview Village Apartments

Aspen Ridge Apartments

5415 Carr Street

Foothills Park

The Flats at Sky Village

Terrace Park Apartments

6155 Simms St

Arvada Pines

Ralston Oaks Apartments
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Avenue 59 Apartments

Panorama at Arvada Ridge

5534 Lewis St

10784 W 63rd Pl

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Kipling Village Apartments

8774-8784 W 46th Ave

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4455 Independence St

4430 Holland St, Unit Apt 6

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4564 Everett St, Unit 4564 Everett St., Unit 4564 Everett St.

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Arvada Station Apartments
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Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets

10609 W 48th Ave

Tabor Lake

Newgate

11671 W 44th Ave

4931 Garrison St

3680 Lee St

OAK NORTH

Jellison Apartments

4445 Independence St.
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Rainbow Ridge, Arvada, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainbow Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,835 | $975 | $2,164 |
| Rainbow Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $1,025 | $2,865 |
| Rainbow Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,225 | $3,173 |
| Rainbow Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $1,810 | $7,389 |
| Rainbow Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Rainbow Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainbow Ridge area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Kipling Village Apartments priced from $975. Tabor Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable Rainbow Ridge apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Tabor Lake | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Grandview | Reg 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Iris | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Newgate | 1BR/1BA - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Heritage Apartments | HA-1x1(685) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Foothills Park | 535 sqft- A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| OAK NORTH | 2x1 Garden Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Ralston Park Apartments | RPA-1x1(610) B | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 4445 Independence St. | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow Ridge, CO
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainbow Ridge area is the $2.27 price per square foot Sycamore Model at Maple Leaf Townhomes in the in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,814. The second greatest value Rainbow Ridge apartment is the Zephyr | 2 Model at The Parallel starting at $2,452 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Leaf Townhomes | Sycamore | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| The Parallel | Zephyr | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Skyline Ridge | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Iris | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| 4445 Independence St. | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 4455 Independence St | 4455 Independence St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Newgate | 1BR/1BA - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Heritage Apartments | HA-1x1(685) | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Grandview | Reg 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRainbow Ridge, Arvada, CO
Ranked #12
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rainbow Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rainbow Ridge is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rainbow Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Rainbow Ridge is Grandview which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Rainbow Ridge costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rainbow Ridge?
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 2 regular apartments in Rainbow Ridge 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 Rainbow Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Rainbow Ridge have an average cost of $169 which is $2,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainbow Ridge.
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