
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, CO from $900 (29 Rentals)
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Park Mesa

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Tantra Lake

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Golden

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Aurum

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Blue Sky Lofts

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Grove Street Apartments
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Summit at Red Rocks

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1920 Canyon Blvd

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Flatiron View Apartments

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701 Arapahoe

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Canyon View

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Canyon View

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East Village Flats

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Buffalo Canyon

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Gaslamp

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The Col

920 14th St

922 14th St

23942 CO-119

1150 Golden Cir

1200 Golden Cir
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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 | $2,063 | $1,199 | $3,600 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $955 | $4,500 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $975 | $6,000 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $975 | $7,500 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,205 | $6,680 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa in the Majestic Heights neighborhood priced from $955. Gold Mountain Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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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| Park Mesa | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Gold Mountain Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Tantra Lake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Aurum | Lithium | Studio,1BA | $1,212 |
| Grove Street Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Boulder Creek | Evergreen Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,392 |
| 1920 Canyon Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, CO and Nearby
As of March 24, 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 3BR/3BA Model at Gaslamp starting at $1,683 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Main Campus 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. |
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| Saga Boulder | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Gaslamp | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $1.46 |
| 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 |
| View House | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Gold Mountain Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Breckenridge | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Flatiron View Apartments | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Tantra Lake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 Golden listed at $1,199.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $955 at Park Mesa.
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 $1,350 at Tantra Lake.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gaslamp and starts from $1,683.
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