
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $800 (73 Rentals)
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480 Troy St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1623 S Fairplay St

14333 E Warren Pl

1623 S Fairplay St

12051 E Mississippi Ave

14333 E Warren Pl

14333 E Warren Pl

504 S Laredo Cir

14852 E Kentucky Dr
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Cherry Ridge

1291 S Kittredge St, Unit Back, Unit Back

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Terrace Park

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Shift Apartments

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Bella Terra at City Center Apartments

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Ridge Hill

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Del Mar Garden Apartments

905 N Moline St

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Aurora Meadows

Oak Ridge Apartments
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Liberty Creek

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Greensview

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Glen at the Park

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Sable Station

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Retreat at Fitzsimons

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The Richfield

Preserve at City Center

Florida Station

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Arboreta

Marq Iliff Station
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17003 E Tennessee Dr

12051 E Mississippi Ave

14216 E 1st Dr

Ascent on the Highline

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Retreat at City Center

Canterra

Solstice CO

14463 E Jewell Ave, Unit BrandyChase East, Unit BrandyChase East

14463 E Jewell Ave, Unit 201

61 S Sable Blvd, Unit C15, Unit C15
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Walker Landing

Westridge

Elk Ridge

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Grove at City Center

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Crossroads at City Center Apartments

61 S Sable Blvd

17003 E Tennessee Dr, Unit 104, Unit 104

Silverbrook

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13200 E Jewell Ave, Unit UNIT 104

982 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 | $1,444 | $926 | $2,204 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $895 | $3,066 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,093 | $3,911 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,500 | $4,479 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $2,032 | $2,845 |
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There are currently 73 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 Cherry Ridge priced from $895. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Ridge | A1-3 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Shift Apartments | Summit Crest | Studio,1BA | $926 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Bella Terra at City Center Apartments | Sicily | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Aurora Meadows | Ridge Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,002 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Liberty Creek | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,036 |
| Greensview | Colonial | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Glen at the Park | Overlook - Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CO
As of May 22, 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 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 |
| Village at City Center | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
| Solstice CO | Hazelnut | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Ridge Hill | Plan D: 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Liberty Creek | B2: 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Cherry Ridge | A1-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is Cherry Ridge which is listed at $895, 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 157 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 $1,005 which is $1,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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