Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aurora City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $700 (55 Rentals)

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property at 480 Troy St

$796

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480 Troy St, Unit 3

480 Troy St
AuroraCO80011
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Cherry Ridge
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$878 - $1,356
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$875 - $1,353
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Cherry Ridge

919 S Peoria StAurora, CO 80012
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Wentworth Apartments
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$966 - $2,959
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$962 - $2,955
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Wentworth Apartments

11255 E Alameda AveAurora, CO 80012
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Aurora Meadows
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$985 - $2,932
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$980 - $2,927
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Aurora Meadows

777 Dillon WayAurora, CO 80011
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Ridge Hill
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$1,000 - $1,650
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$1,000 - $1,650

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$1,000 - $1,650
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Ridge Hill

991 S Crystal WayAurora, CO 80012
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Shift Apartments
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$1,020 - $1,816
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$1,014 - $1,810
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Shift Apartments

16894 E Arkansas StAurora, CO 80017
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Glen at the Park
$1,031 - $3,004
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$1,006 - $2,979
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$25

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$1,031 - $3,004
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Glen at the Park

298 S Jasper CirAurora, CO 80017
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Terrace Park
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$1,050 - $1,450
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$1,050 - $1,450

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$1,050 - $1,450
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Terrace Park

15720 E Alameda PkyAurora, CO 80017
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Solstice CO
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$1,055 - $2,550
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$1,055 - $2,550

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Solstice CO

932 S Helena WayAurora, CO 80017
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Greensview
$1,005 - $2,602
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$984 - $2,581
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Greensview

16601 E Alameda PlAurora, CO 80017
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Arboreta
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$1,105 - $1,505
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$1,099 - $1,499
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Arboreta

2038 S Vaughn WayAurora, CO 80014
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Florida Station
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$1,131 - $1,890
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$1,101 - $1,860
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$30

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$1,131 - $1,890
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Florida Station

14052 E Iowa DrAurora, CO 80012
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Preserve at City Center
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$1,156 - $1,551
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$1,124 - $1,519
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Preserve at City Center

1098 S Evanston WayAurora, CO 80012
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City Center Station
$1,194 - $1,894
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$1,194 - $1,894

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City Center Station

14107 E Kansas PlAurora, CO 80012
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property at 982 S Dearborn Way

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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982 S Dearborn Way

AuroraCO80012
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Sable Station
$1,199 - $1,686
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$1,199 - $1,686

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Sable Station

14455 E Ellsworth AveAurora, CO 80011
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Retreat at Fitzsimons
$1,174 - $1,870
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$1,169 - $1,865
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Retreat at Fitzsimons

13700 E 5th CirAurora, CO 80011
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Ascent on the Highline
$1,221 - $1,789
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$1,199 - $1,767
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Ascent on the Highline

15597 E Ford CirAurora, CO 80017
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Canterra
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$1,229 - $1,684
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$1,214 - $1,669
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$15

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$1,229 - $1,684
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Canterra

358 Potomac WayAurora, CO 80011
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Westridge
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$1,273 - $2,204
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$1,269 - $2,200
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Westridge

445 N Helena CtAurora, CO 80011
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Meadow Lark Apartments
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$1,290 - $2,025
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$1,290 - $2,025

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Meadow Lark Apartments

953-12713 S Troy StAurora, CO 80012
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property at 17003 E Tennessee Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17003 E Tennessee Dr, Unit 104

17003 E Tennessee Dr
AuroraCO80017
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Edge at Fitzsimons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edge at Fitzsimons

572 S Potomac StAurora, CO 80011
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property at 14561 E Ford Pl

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14561 E Ford Pl

AuroraCO80012
property at 920 S Dawson Way

$995 - $1,250

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$995

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920 S Dawson Way

AuroraCO80012

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property at 504 S Laredo Cir

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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504 S Laredo Cir

AuroraCO80017
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Harrison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison

12000 E Kansas DrAurora, CO 80012
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Oslo on 6th
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Oslo on 6th

14200 E 6th AveAurora, CO 80011
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Alameda View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda View

15510 E Alameda PkyAurora, CO 80017
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property at 17054 E Tennessee Dr

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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Connections at 6th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Connections at 6th

621 Potomac StAurora, CO 80011
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property at 14192 E Colorado Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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14192 E Colorado Dr

AuroraCO80012
property at 1960 S Xanadu Way

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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1960 S Xanadu Way

AuroraCO80014
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Knollwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Knollwood

15196 E Louisiana DrAurora, CO 80012

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Aurora City Center, Aurora, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Aurora City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Aurora City Center area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Elk Ridge priced from $779. Cherry Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $878. Here are the most affordable Aurora City Center apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elk RidgeAspen1BR,1BA$779
Cherry RidgeE1-3Studio,1BA$878
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Wentworth ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$966
Aurora MeadowsRidge RenovatedStudio,1BA$985
Del Mar Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Ridge HillPlan A: Non-Bay1BR,1BA$1,000
GreensviewColonial1BR,1BA$1,005
Shift ApartmentsSummit CrestStudio,1BA$1,020
Glen at the ParkOverlook - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora City Center, CO

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aurora City Center area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2BR Townhouse Model at Sable View Townhomes in the in the Aurora City Center neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Aurora City Center apartment is the Hazelnut Model at Solstice CO starting at $1,955 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Aurora District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sable View Townhomes2BR Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.59
Solstice COHazelnut3BR,2BA$1.60
Florida Station2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.46
Ridge HillPlan C: 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Preserve at City Center2x2-836-Full Renovation-Gray and White2BR,2BA$1.58
Harrison1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 7801BR,1BA$1.41
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.40
Del Mar Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
GreensviewPinehurst1BR,1BA$1.65
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Aurora City Center, Aurora, CO

Ranked #23

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Colorado, including Aurora. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aurora City Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Aurora City Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aurora City Center is under $1,031.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aurora City Center?

The cheapest apartment in Aurora City Center is Elk Ridge which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Aurora City Center costs $2,845.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aurora City Center?

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 68 regular apartments in Aurora City Center 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 City Center?

Cheap apartments in Aurora City Center have an average cost of $128 which is $2,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora City Center.

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