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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $2,091 | $870 | $3,600 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $955 | $4,500 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,278 | $6,000 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,305 | $7,500 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,160 | $1,570 | $7,425 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, CO is a Studio unit found at Park Mesa in the Majestic Heights neighborhood priced from $870. Summit at Red Rocks in the Applewood Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mesa | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Breckenridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,281 |
| Aurum | Lithium | Studio,1BA | $1,293 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| East Village Flats | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Mountainaire | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
| Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| Fox Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Saga Boulder in the in the Pearl Street Mall neighborhood starting from $1,769. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Tungsten Village starting at $2,277 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Outer Central neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Tungsten Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Applewood Gables Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| 2019 Grove St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Province Boulder | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Fox Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Summit View Village Apartments | SVV-1x1(576) | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Park Mesa listed at $870.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $955 at Park Mesa.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $1,385 at Mountainaire.
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at East Village Flats and starts from $1,305.
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