
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $800 (67 Rentals)
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12357 E Dakota Ave

14333 E Warren Pl

480 Troy St, Unit 3

14333 E Warren Pl

14321 E Tennessee Ave, Unit 106

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The Richfield

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Cherry Ridge

12020 E Hoye Dr

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Greensview
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Florida Station

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Ridge Hill

905 Moline St

17000 E Ford Dr

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Terrace Park

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Bella Terra at City Center Apartments

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Aurora Meadows

Liberty Creek

Oslo on 6th
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Preserve at City Center

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Arboreta

Oak Ridge Apartments

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The Grove at City Center

1505 S Ouray Cir

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Eagle Meadow Homes

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Shift Apartments

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Retreat at Fitzsimons

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Crossroads at City Center

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Ascent on the Highline
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Walker Landing

Elk Ridge

The Addie at Metro Center 55+ Apartments

14892 E Kentucky Dr, Unit APT 1021

15128 E Louisiana Dr, Unit c104

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Canterra

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Westridge

2245 S Buckley Rd

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Solstice CO

17094 E Tennessee Dr
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1960 S Xanadu Way

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Fairview Apartments

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Revel

165 S Sable Blvd, Unit R18

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Griffis Fitzsimons South

Edge at Fitzsimons

504 S Laredo Cir

Harrison

Glen at the Park

932 S Dearborn Way
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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 | $1,473 | $878 | $1,987 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $908 | $2,949 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,153 | $3,489 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $1,893 | $5,494 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $2,032 | $4,465 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Richfield priced from $874. Cherry Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $878. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richfield | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Cherry Ridge | E1-3 | Studio,1BA | $878 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Greensview | Colonial | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
| Del Mar Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ridge Hill | Plan A: Non-Bay | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bella Terra at City Center Apartments | Sicily | Studio,1BA | $1,051 |
| Aurora Meadows | Ridge Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,061 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CO
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.56 price per square foot B3 Model at Knollwood in the in the Aurora City Center neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 16255 E ALASKA PL - 2 Model at 16255 E ALASKA PL starting at $1,395 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Aurora District 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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| Knollwood | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 16255 E ALASKA PL | 16255 E ALASKA PL - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ridge Hill | Plan C: 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Richfield | 1X1 D | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Eagle Meadow Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Del Mar Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Arboreta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $1,061.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is The Richfield which is listed at $874, while the average apartment in City Center costs $1,635.
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 70 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 $142 which is $1,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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