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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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Oslo on 6th
Studio Apartments

Oslo on 6th

14200 E 6th AveAurora, CO 80011
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Harrison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison

12000 E Kansas DrAurora, CO 80012
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Connections at 6th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Connections at 6th

621 Potomac StAurora, CO 80011
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City Center, Aurora, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Del Mar Garden priced from $865. Terrace Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Del Mar Garden1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$865
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$917
Retreat at Fitzsimons1x1 627 sqft1BR,1BA$920
Aurora MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$961
Ridge HillPlan A: Non-Bay1BR,1BA$975
Cherry RidgeA1-31BR,1BA$975
The Richfield1A1BR,1BA$979
Arboreta Apartments - Newly Renovated in 2024 with in-unit Washer/Dryer!48-hour Look and Lease - Sign a lease (and move...1BR,1BA$999
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Oak Ridge ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,042

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CO

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 City Center apartment is the C1 Model at Village at City Center starting at $2,575 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Aurora City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
721 Fraser St, Unit 723721 Fraser St4BR,1.5BA$1.47
Village at City CenterC13BR,2.5BA$1.65
Elk RidgeManitou D- Rehab3BR,2BA$1.61
Alameda View3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Ascent on the HighlineB22BR,1BA$1.37
Del Mar Garden2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
KnollwoodA11BR,1BA$1.64
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
The Richfield1A1BR,1BA$1.63

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including City Center, Aurora, and the greater Denver area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Aurora Meadows listed at $961.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $865 at Del Mar Garden.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,093 at Terrace Park.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alameda View and starts from $1,671.

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