
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aurora, CO from $600 (385 Rentals)
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1240 Elmira St, Unit Downstairs North Room

1952 Oswego St

1640 Beeler St, Unit 9

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Tailwind 1

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Geneva Apartments

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The Stapleton Apartments

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Abrigo Apartments

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Geneva Place

Cherry Ridge
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Cherrywood on 7th Avenue

Jamaica Apartments

14852 E Kentucky Dr

1945 Peoria St

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Augusta Apartments

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Mural Apartments

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Terrace Park

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Joliet Towers

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Shift Apartments
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Bella Terra at City Center Apartments

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Park Place at Expo Apartments

1575 Lima St, Unit B

The Meadows at Dunkirk

Florence Square

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Greensview

Pinewood Lodge

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Del Mar Garden Apartments

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Ridge Hill

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Casa Serena Apartments
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Aurora Meadows

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Fitzsimons Junction

Oak Ridge Apartments

The Parker at 9 Mile Station | BRAND-NEW APARTMENTS

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Wentworth Apartments

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Trailpoint by Trion Living

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Montego Flats

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1056 Dayton St, Unit 1056, Unit 1056

1347 Elmira St

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Sage Creek Apartments
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Liberty Creek

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Glen at the Park

1395 Lansing St

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Range View Apartments

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Sable Station

Florida Station

Sanctuary at Heather Ridge

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1972 Beeler St, Unit 1972, Unit 1972

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Retreat at Fitzsimons

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Flats at Fitz
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Aurora, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aurora?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Aurora Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $750 | $2,354 |
| Cheap Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $745 | $7,065 |
| Cheap Aurora 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $910 | $7,558 |
| Cheap Aurora 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Aurora 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $2,032 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Aurora, CO
Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026Current apartment rentals in the Aurora, CO area range in price from $745 to $10,046 with an overall median price of $2,884. The three Aurora neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights at $926, Aurora Hills Golf Course at $895, and Center Pointe at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Aurora Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights | $2,521 | $926 | 227 |
| Aurora Hills Golf Course | $2,845 | $895 | 1120 |
| Center Pointe | $2,845 | $895 | 1039 |
| Fitzsimons | $2,845 | $745 | 660 |
| Jewell Heights Hoffman Heights | $2,845 | $745 | 1030 |
| Lynn Knoll | $2,845 | $895 | 1114 |
| Norfolk Glen | $2,845 | $788 | 653 |
| Sable Altura Chambers | $2,845 | $745 | 671 |
| Tollgate Overlook | $2,845 | $917 | 925 |
| East Ridge Ptarmigan Park | $3,562 | $925 | 1185 |
Cheapest Available Aurora Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Aurora, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Freshlo in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $788. Tailwind 1 in the Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aurora apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Freshlo | 1.1 A 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| Tailwind 1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Geneva Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| The Stapleton Apartments | Studio Apartment A | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| Abrigo Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Geneva Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Ascent at Fitzsimons | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Meridian Garden Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| 560 DAYTON ST | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Cherrywood on 7th Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora, CO
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aurora area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Starlet Model at The Allyson Townhomes in the in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood starting from $3,140. The second greatest value Aurora apartment is the 721 Fraser St Model at 721 Fraser St, Unit 723 starting at $2,595 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Aurora City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Allyson Townhomes | The Starlet | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.46 |
| 721 Fraser St, Unit 723 | 721 Fraser St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| The Meadows at Dunkirk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 1570 Tamarac St, Unit 1570 B | 1570 Tamarac St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Spyglass Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Jamaica Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Geneva Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Aurora Overview
Aurora is a young, vibrant community that combines ready access to Denver and the nearby Rocky Mountains with the wide-open space necessary for active outdoor living. With its relatively mild climate, many parks, miles of multi-use trails, reservoirs, and streams, Aurora apartments offer great spots for the active adventurer to live and work.
Why live in Aurora, CO?
Because of its proximity to Denver, you get the best of all possible worlds from apartments in Aurora. Looking for the urban buzz of Denver�s vibrant downtown? It�s only a short drive away. Drive a little further and you�ll reach the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. But if you stay home, biking, hiking, swimming, and golfing are right outside your apartment door. And when you�re through exploring the great Aurora outdoors under Colorado�s sunny skies, you�ll be able to dine in a magnificent array of restaurants, including many ethnic restaurants providing tasty cuisines from all over the world.
Aurora, COPopulation: 374,114
Ranked #54
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Aurora, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aurora Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Aurora?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aurora is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aurora?
The cheapest apartment in Aurora is Freshlo which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in Aurora costs $2,884.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aurora?
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 1,409 regular apartments in Aurora 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 Aurora?
Cheap apartments in Aurora have an average cost of $988 which is $1,896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora.
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