Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aurora Highlands Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $900 (35 Rentals)

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Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Aurora Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Aurora Highlands area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Park priced from $917. Ridge Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Aurora Highlands apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$917
Ridge HillPlan B: Bay Window1BR,1BA$990
The Richfield1A1BR,1BA$999
Shift ApartmentsSummit CrestStudio,1BA$1,023
Bella Terra at City Center ApartmentsSicilyStudio,1BA$1,025
Solstice COOak1BR,1BA$1,125
Oak Ridge ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,125
Florida Station1x1A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,129
GreensviewColonial1BR,1BA$1,141
Crossroads at City Center Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora Highlands, CO

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aurora Highlands area is the $1.58 price per square foot B2 Model at Village at City Center in the in the Aurora City Center neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Aurora Highlands apartment is the Madrid Model at The Point at Biscay starting at $2,500 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Cherry Creek District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at City CenterB22BR,2BA$1.58
The Point at BiscayMadrid3BR,2.5BA$1.80
Summerfield CondominiumsDogwood3BR,2BA$1.83
14211 East 1st Drive, Unit 30714211 East 1st Drive2BR,2BA$1.71
Grove at City CenterViola2BR,2BA$1.78
Ridge HillPlan C: 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Ascent on the HighlineB1 Premium2BR,1BA$1.72
Fairview ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.77
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
The Richfield1A1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Aurora Highlands Neighborhood in Aurora, CO

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aurora Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Aurora Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aurora Highlands is under $1,143.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aurora Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Aurora Highlands is Terrace Park which is listed at $917, while the average apartment in Aurora Highlands costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aurora Highlands?

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 32 regular apartments in Aurora Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Aurora Highlands have an average cost of $295 which is $2,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora Highlands.

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