Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aurora City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $856 (59 Rentals)

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Wentworth Apartments
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$858 - $2,900

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Base Rent$854 - $2,896
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Wentworth Apartments

11255 E Alameda AveAurora, CO 80012
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Cherry Ridge
$878 - $1,153

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Base Rent$875 - $1,150
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12 Month Lease Term
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Cherry Ridge

919 S Peoria StAurora, CO 80012
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Shift Apartments
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$967 - $1,609

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Base Rent$961 - $1,603
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Shift Apartments

16894 E Arkansas StAurora, CO 80017
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property at 17000 E Ford Dr
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
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17000 E Ford Dr

AuroraCO80017
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Ridge Hill
$1,000 - $1,500

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,500
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridge Hill

991 S Crystal WayAurora, CO 80012
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Terrace Park
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$1,050 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,050 - $1,450
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Terrace Park

15720 E Alameda PkyAurora, CO 80017
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Aurora Meadows
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$1,053 - $3,149

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Base Rent$1,048 - $3,144
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Aurora Meadows

777 Dillon WayAurora, CO 80011
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Greensview
$1,098 - $2,639

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Base Rent$1,077 - $2,618
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greensview

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

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Base Rent$1,099 - $1,499
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12 Month Lease Term
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Arboreta

2038 S Vaughn WayAurora, CO 80014
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Oak Ridge Apartments
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$1,138 - $2,959

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Base Rent$1,138 - $2,959

Total Monthly Price$1,138 - $2,959
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Oak Ridge Apartments

704 S Chambers RdAurora, CO 80017
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Retreat at Fitzsimons
$1,158 - $1,672

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Base Rent$1,153 - $1,667
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Retreat at Fitzsimons

13700 E 5th CirAurora, CO 80011
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Ascent on the Highline
$1,181 - $1,882

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Base Rent$1,159 - $1,860
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Ascent on the Highline

15597 E Ford CirAurora, CO 80017
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Preserve at City Center
$1,181 - $1,537

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Base Rent$1,149 - $1,505
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Preserve at City Center

1098 S Evanston WayAurora, CO 80012
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property at 15128 E Louisiana Dr
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,147
Required Monthly Fees$48

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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15128 E Louisiana Dr, Unit c104

15128 E Louisiana Dr
AuroraCO80012
property at 1505 S Ouray Cir
$1,196

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Base Rent$1,196

Total Monthly Price$1,196
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1505 S Ouray Cir

AuroraCO80017
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property at 1291 S Kittredge St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 20
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1291 S Kittredge St, Unit Master

1291 S Kittredge St
AuroraCO80017
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Eagle Meadow Homes
Rent Specials
$1,200 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eagle Meadow Homes

14965 E 2nd AveAurora, CO 80011
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Crossroads at City Center
Rent Specials
$1,234 - $2,023

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Base Rent$1,193 - $1,982
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Crossroads at City Center

15490 E Center AveAurora, CO 80017
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Solstice CO
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$1,238 - $2,833

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Base Rent$1,195 - $2,790
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12 Month Lease Term
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Solstice CO

932 S Helena WayAurora, CO 80017
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property at 14892 E Kentucky Dr
$1,243

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Base Rent$1,195
Required Monthly Fees$48

Total Monthly Price$1,243
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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14892 E Kentucky Dr, Unit APT 1021

14892 E Kentucky Dr
AuroraCO80012

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property at 17094 E Tennessee Dr
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
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Fairview Apartments
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$1,259 - $4,879

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Base Rent$1,242 - $4,862
Required Monthly Fees$17

Total Monthly Price$1,259 - $4,879
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairview Apartments

14594 E Mississippi AveAurora, CO 80012
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Westridge
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$1,273 - $2,535

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Base Rent$1,269 - $2,531
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Westridge

445 N Helena CtAurora, CO 80011
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Canterra
Rent Specials
$1,279 - $1,690

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Base Rent$1,279 - $1,690

Total Monthly Price$1,279 - $1,690
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canterra

358 Potomac WayAurora, CO 80011
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Meadow Lark Apartments
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$1,290 - $2,185

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Base Rent$1,290 - $2,185

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12 Month Lease Term
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Meadow Lark Apartments

953-12713 S Troy StAurora, CO 80012
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Griffis Fitzsimons South
Rent Specials
$1,317 - $2,822

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Base Rent$1,303 - $2,808
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Griffis Fitzsimons South

325 N Sable BlvdAurora, CO 80011
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property at 15126 E Louisiana Dr
$1,341

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Base Rent$1,341

Total Monthly Price$1,341
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Vida @ Fitzsimons
Rent Specials
$1,346 - $5,871

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Base Rent$1,333 - $5,858
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Vida @ Fitzsimons

12000 E 13th AveAurora, CO 80010
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property at 16153 E Alaska Pl
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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16153 E Alaska Pl

AuroraCO80017
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City Center Station
$1,394 - $1,884

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Base Rent$1,394 - $1,884

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12 Month Lease Term
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City Center Station

14107 E Kansas PlAurora, CO 80012
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property at 932 S Dearborn Way
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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932 S Dearborn Way

AuroraCO80012
property at 504 S Laredo Cir
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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504 S Laredo Cir

AuroraCO80017
property at 14802 E Kentucky Dr
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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14802 E Kentucky Dr

AuroraCO80012
property at 920 S Dawson Way
$995 - $1,195

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
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920 S Dawson Way

AuroraCO80012
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Harrison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison

12000 E Kansas DrAurora, CO 80012
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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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Glen at the Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen at the Park

298 S Jasper CirAurora, CO 80017
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property at 14192 E Colorado Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
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14192 E Colorado Dr

AuroraCO80012
property at 14467 E 1st Dr
$1,125

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Base Rent$1,125

Total Monthly Price$1,125
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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14467 E 1st Dr

AuroraCO80011

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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 Wentworth Apartments priced from $858. 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
Wentworth ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$858
Cherry RidgeE1-3Studio,1BA$878
Shift ApartmentsSummit CrestStudio,1BA$967
Ridge HillPlan A: Non-Bay1BR,1BA$1,000
Del Mar Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,014
Elk RidgeAspen1BR,1BA$1,023
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1,050
Aurora MeadowsSummit Classic1BR,1BA$1,053
Liberty CreekA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora City Center, CO

As of September 05, 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 The Maple Model at Wentworth Apartments starting at $1,559 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Aurora City Center 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
Wentworth ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.56
KnollwoodB32BR,2BA$1.55
16255 E ALASKA PL16255 E ALASKA PL - 22BR,1BA$1.42
Ridge HillPlan C: 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Eagle Meadow HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.40
Del Mar Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
ArboretaA11BR,1BA$1.66
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56

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Aurora City Center, Aurora, CO

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,088.

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

The cheapest apartment in Aurora City Center is Wentworth Apartments which is listed at $856, while the average apartment in Aurora City Center costs $1,650.

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 63 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 $153 which is $1,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora City Center.

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