
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood of Aurora, CO from $800 (59 Rentals)
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481 S Wheeling St

1623 S Fairplay St

481 S Wheeling St

1623 S Fairplay St

2583 S Rifle St, Unit Master Bedroom, Unit Master Bedroom

504 S Laredo Cir

14852 E Kentucky Dr

1638 S Tower Rd

1638 S Tower Rd
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Terrace Park

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Ridge Hill

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The Richfield

970 S Dawson Way

Preserve at City Center

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Sable Station

Florida Station

Sanctuary at Heather Ridge
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431 S Kalispell Way, Unit 308, Unit 308

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Arboreta

Oak Ridge Apartments

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Cambrian Apartments

17000 E Ford Dr

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Horizon East Apartments

942 S Dearborn Way, Unit 3, Unit 3

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Glen at the Park

Marq Iliff Station

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Greensview
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Ascent on the Highline

16255 E Alaska Pl, Unit 6, Unit 6

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Crossroads at City Center Apartments

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Grove at City Center

Solstice CO

61 S Sable Blvd

17336 E Bates Ave

17336 E Bates Ave

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Retreat at City Center

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Fairview Apartments
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922 S Walden St, Unit 102, Unit 102

13691 E Nevada Pl

17003 E Tennessee Dr, Unit 104, Unit 104

17003 E Tennessee Dr

Alameda View

908 S Walden Way

14436 E 1st Dr

14436 E 1st Dr

2265 S Buckley Rd

Knollwood
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Rocky Ridge, Aurora, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rocky Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Rocky Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,484 | $961 | $2,204 |
| Rocky Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $895 | $3,127 |
| Rocky Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,093 | $3,774 |
| Rocky Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,728 | $4,479 |
| Rocky Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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Cheapest Available Rocky Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rocky Ridge area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Park priced from $917. Bella Terra at City Center Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $961. Here are the most affordable Rocky Ridge apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Bella Terra at City Center Apartments | Sicily | Studio,1BA | $961 |
| Shift Apartments | Summit Crest | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Florida Station | 1x1A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Preserve at City Center | 1x1-710 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sable Station | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Arboreta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| The Richfield | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Horizon East Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rocky Ridge, CO
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rocky Ridge area is the $1.65 price per square foot C1 Model at Village at City Center in the in the Aurora City Center neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Rocky Ridge apartment is the Viola Model at Grove at City Center starting at $1,558 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Aurora City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rocky Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Village at City Center | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
| Grove at City Center | Viola | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Ridge Hill | Plan C: 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Florida Station | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Fairview Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Ascent on the Highline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Knollwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Horizon East Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Arboreta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Rocky Ridge, Aurora, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rocky Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rocky Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rocky Ridge is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rocky Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Rocky Ridge is Terrace Park which is listed at $917, while the average apartment in Rocky Ridge costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rocky Ridge?
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 165 regular apartments in Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Rocky Ridge have an average cost of $236 which is $2,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rocky Ridge.
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