Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $800 (62 Rentals)

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property at 201 Toledo St

$597 - $797

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201 Toledo St

AuroraCO80011
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Terrace Park
$917 - $1,680
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$917 - $1,680

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$917 - $1,680
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Terrace Park

15720 E Alameda PkyAurora, CO 80017
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property at 14852 E Kentucky Dr

$935

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$935

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14852 E Kentucky Dr

AuroraCO80012
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Shift Apartments
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$967 - $1,674
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$961 - $1,668
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Shift Apartments

16894 E Arkansas StAurora, CO 80017
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Ridge Hill
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$1,000 - $1,675
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$1,000 - $1,675

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$1,000 - $1,675
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Ridge Hill

991 S Crystal WayAurora, CO 80012
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Retreat at Fitzsimons
$1,019 - $1,603
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Retreat at Fitzsimons

13700 E 5th CirAurora, CO 80011
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The Richfield
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$1,049 - $2,750
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$1,019 - $2,720
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The Richfield

2134 S Richfield WayAurora, CO 80013
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Arboreta
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$1,105 - $1,505
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$1,099 - $1,499
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Arboreta

2038 S Vaughn WayAurora, CO 80014
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Aurora Meadows
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$1,115 - $2,864
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$1,070 - $2,819
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Aurora Meadows

777 Dillon WayAurora, CO 80011
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Greensview
$1,144 - $2,221
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$1,123 - $2,200
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Greensview

16601 E Alameda PlAurora, CO 80017
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Sable Station
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$1,199 - $1,979
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Sable Station

14455 E Ellsworth AveAurora, CO 80011
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property at 16255 E Alaska Pl

$1,245

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$1,245

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16255 E Alaska Pl, Unit 6

16255 E Alaska Pl
AuroraCO80017

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Glen at the Park
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$1,255 - $3,440
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$1,198 - $3,383
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Glen at the Park

298 S Jasper CirAurora, CO 80017
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Grove at City Center
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$1,283 - $1,663
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$1,273 - $1,653
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Grove at City Center

14192-14304 E Tennessee AveAurora, CO 80012
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Revel
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$1,318 - $3,288
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$1,291 - $3,261
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Revel

353 Dearborn WayAurora, CO 80011
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Fairview Apartments
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$1,343 - $2,923
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$1,326 - $2,906
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Fairview Apartments

14594 E Mississippi AveAurora, CO 80012
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Retreat at City Center
$1,350 - $3,117
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$1,255 - $3,022
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Retreat at City Center

820 S Cimarron WayAurora, CO 80012
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property at 431 S Kalispell Way

$1,395

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$1,395

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431 S Kalispell Way, Unit 308

431 S Kalispell Way
AuroraCO80017

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Meadow Lark Apartments
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$1,399 - $2,025
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$1,399 - $2,025

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Meadow Lark Apartments

953-12713 S Troy StAurora, CO 80012
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property at 14780 E Kentucky Dr

$895 - $1,395

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$895

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14780 E Kentucky Dr

AuroraCO80012
property at 920 S Dawson Way

$995

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$995

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920 S Dawson Way

AuroraCO80012
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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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property at 932 S Dearborn Way

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

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932 S Dearborn Way

AuroraCO80012
property at 1074 S Dearborn St

$1,095

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$1,095

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1074 S Dearborn St

AuroraCO80012
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Oslo on 6th
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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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Alameda View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda View

15510 E Alameda PkyAurora, CO 80017
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property at 17004 E Tennessee Dr

$1,125

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$1,125

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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 Terrace Park priced from $917. Shift Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$917
Shift ApartmentsSummit CrestStudio,1BA$970
Cherry RidgeA1-31BR,1BA$975
Bella Terra at City Center ApartmentsSicilyStudio,1BA$992
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Richfield1A1BR,1BA$1,049
Oak Ridge ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,053
Preserve at City Center1x1-624-Updated Cherry1BR,1BA$1,094
Retreat at Fitzsimons1x1 640 sqft1BR,1BA$1,095
Harrison1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 7801BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CO

As of April 07, 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
Ridge HillPlan C: 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Grove at City CenterDaffodil1BR,1BA$1.70
Ascent on the HighlineA21BR,1BA$1.50
Harrison1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 7801BR,1BA$1.41
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
KnollwoodA11BR,1BA$1.68
ArboretaA11BR,1BA$1.66
Edge at Fitzsimons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Terrace Park which is listed at $917, while the average apartment in City Center costs $2,850.

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 169 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 $192 which is $2,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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