
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $800 (67 Rentals)
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1623 S Fairplay St

12051 E Mississippi Ave

1623 S Fairplay St

480 Troy St, Unit 3

504 S Laredo Cir

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Cherry Ridge

14852 E Kentucky Dr

12051 E Mississippi Ave

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Bella Terra at City Center Apartments
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Shift Apartments

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Aurora Meadows

Elk Ridge

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Del Mar Garden Apartments

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Ridge Hill

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Greensview

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Retreat at Fitzsimons

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Terrace Park

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Glen at the Park

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Arboreta
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Florida Station

Liberty Creek

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Preserve at City Center

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Canterra

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The Richfield

982 S Dearborn Way

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Solstice CO

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Sable Station

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Ascent on the Highline

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The Grove at City Center
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Walker Landing

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Crossroads at City Center Apartments

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Westridge

14700 E Kentucky Dr

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City Center Station

17003 E Tennessee Dr, Unit 104

61 S Sable Blvd, Unit C15

The Addie at Metro Center 55+ Apartments

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Meadow Lark Apartments

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Revel
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Fairview Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

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Silverbrook

Edge at Fitzsimons

14561 E Ford Pl

920 S Dawson Way

504 S Laredo Cir

2255 S Buckley Rd

14454 E Colorado Dr, Unit 203

Harrison
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City Center, Aurora, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $878 | $1,979 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $895 | $2,902 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,200 | $3,659 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,774 | $3,498 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $2,032 | $2,845 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Cherry Ridge priced from $878. Edge at Fitzsimons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Ridge | E1-3 | Studio,1BA | $878 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Shift Apartments | Summit Crest | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Aurora Meadows | Ridge Renovated | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Elk Ridge | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Del Mar Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ridge Hill | Plan A: Non-Bay | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Greensview | Colonial | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Retreat at Fitzsimons | 1x1 627 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CO
As of July 06, 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 B3 Model at Knollwood starting at $1,450 with a $1.57 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 721 Fraser St, Unit 723 | 721 Fraser St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Knollwood | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Crossroads at City Center Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Ridge Hill | Plan C: 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Elk Ridge | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Del Mar Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Arboreta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is Edge at Fitzsimons which is listed at $929, while the average apartment in City Center costs $2,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 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 City Center?
Cheap apartments in City Center have an average cost of $120 which is $2,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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