
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aurora City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $800 (59 Rentals)
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481 S Wheeling St

11408 E Colorado Dr

1623 S Fairplay St

1570 S Salida Way

1570 S Salida Way

14892 E Kentucky Dr

Cherry Ridge

Ridge Hill

1570 S Salida Way
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1570 S Salida Way

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Terrace Park

Wentworth Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

Shift Apartments

14852 E Kentucky Dr

2002 S Helena St

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Retreat at Fitzsimons

17090 E Ford Dr
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Knollwood

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Liberty Creek

Preserve at City Center

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Alameda View

Florida Station

Greensview

Canterra

Ascent on the Highline

Glen at the Park
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Grove at City Center

Sable Station

2120 S Vaughn Way

Revel

Westridge

17000 E Ford Dr

Vida @ Fitzsimons

Solstice CO

Fairview Apartments
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Retreat at City Center

Griffis Fitzsimons South

Elk Ridge

431 S Kalispell Way

431 S Kalispell Way, Unit 308

Del Mar Garden

14780 E Kentucky Dr

Harrison

Edge at Fitzsimons

Oslo on 6th
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Aurora City Center, Aurora, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aurora City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora City Center Studio Apartments | $1,572 | $982 | $2,104 |
| Aurora City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $899 | $2,922 |
| Aurora City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,093 | $3,647 |
| Aurora City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,671 | $3,443 |
| Aurora City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $2,595 | $2,750 |
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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 Ridge Hill priced from $900. Cherry Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Aurora City Center apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Hill | Plan B: Bay Window | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cherry Ridge | A1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Wentworth Apartments | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Shift Apartments | Summit Crest | Studio,1BA | $982 |
| Arboreta Apartments | 48-hour Look and Lease - Sign a lease (and move... | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Retreat at Fitzsimons | 1x1 627 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora City Center, CO
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aurora City Center area is the $1.47 price per square foot 721 Fraser St Model at 721 Fraser St, Unit 723 in the in the Aurora City Center neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Aurora City Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Alameda View starting at $1,671 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 721 Fraser St, Unit 723 | 721 Fraser St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Alameda View | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Grove at City Center | Daffodil | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Ascent on the Highline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Knollwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Cherry Ridge | A1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAurora City Center, Aurora, CO
Ranked #27
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,029.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aurora City Center?
The cheapest apartment in Aurora City Center is Ridge Hill which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Aurora City Center costs $2,919.
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 204 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 $218 which is $2,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora City Center.
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