
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, CO from $835 (53 Rentals)
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East Village Flats - Historical Access

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Gaslamp - Historical Access

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Park Mesa

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27902 Meadow Dr

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Summit at Red Rocks

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Aurum

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Flatiron View Apartments

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Blue Sky Lofts

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Bighorn Crossing
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701 Arapahoe

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Fox Hill

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Summit View Village Apartments

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Saga Boulder

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Coronado Apartments

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The Col

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Avalon Denver West

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The Charles Denver West

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Parker off Pearl - Historical Access

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The View at Golden Ridge

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Basecamp at West 8th

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Altitude

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Montrachet Apartment Homes

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Tungsten Village

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oLiv Boulder

Buffalo Canyon

Grove Street Apartments

1901 Clear Creek Dr
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1920 Canyon Blvd

3440 Myers Gulch Rd

5952 Anvil Ct

Canyon View

Clear Creek Crossing

401 Rose St

626 Pines Slope Rd

675 F St

Cascade Apartments

501 Golden Cir
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6537 S Brook Forest Rd

2019 Grove St

Broadway Apartments

848 Aspen Dr

30 Caribou Rd

955 16th St.

Canyon View

215 Cheyenne St

Applewood Gables Townhomes

2460-2470 9th Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $905 | $3,600 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,225 | $4,500 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $835 | $6,000 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $835 | $7,500 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,570 | $4,036 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access in the Main Campus neighborhood priced from $835. East Village Flats - Historical Access in the Main Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR, 1BA | $835 |
| East Village Flats - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA - B | 3BR, 2BA | $835 |
| Mountainaire - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $855 |
| Gaslamp - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $900 |
| Park Mesa | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $905 |
| 27902 Meadow Dr | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,145 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR, 1BA | $1,225 |
| Buffalo Canyon | 1 Bed Ground Floor; Compact + Designer Kitchen | 1BR, 1BA | $1,275 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR, 1BA | $1,348 |
| Bighorn Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,409 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, CO and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Lotus in the Main Campus neighborhood starting at $1,971 with a $1.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR, 4BA | $1.35 |
| The Lotus | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.64 |
| Tungsten Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.97 |
| Gaslamp - Historical Access | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $0.85 |
| Union Baseline | Renovated 2x2 TH | 2BR, 2BA | $1.81 |
| Gold Mountain Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $2.00 |
| Summit View Village Apartments | SVV-2x2(864) | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.97 |
| 701 Arapahoe | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.94 |
| Mountainaire - Historical Access | 2BR/1BA - ALT | 2BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen – Premium View | 1BR, 1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Park Mesa listed at $905.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $1,225 at Summit at Red Rocks.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $835 at The Lodge Boulder - Historical Access.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at East Village Flats - Historical Access and starts from $835.
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