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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,611 | $1,030 | $1,898 |
| Dakota Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $1,178 | $2,726 |
| Dakota Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,399 | $4,579 |
| Dakota Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,999 | $3,998 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota Ridge, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Bear Valley Village Apartments in the Marston neighborhood priced from $1,178. Columbine West in the Vintage Reserve neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota Ridge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Village Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Columbine West | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Huntington | The Cape Cod | 1BR,1BA | $1,416 |
| Marston Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| The Heights by Marston Lake | Windom | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
| Pines at Marston Lake | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,531 |
| The Ranch at Bear Creek | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,571 |
| Dakota Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,571 |
| The Hamptons | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,584 |
| Tanemara Apartment Homes | The Manzanita | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dakota Ridge area is the $1.75 price per square foot Sunlight Model at The Heights by Marston Lake in the in the Bear Valley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Dakota Ridge apartment is the C1 2x2 Model at Vista at Trappers Glen starting at $1,988 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Weaver Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights by Marston Lake | Sunlight | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Vista at Trappers Glen | C1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Dakota at Governors Ranch | Springfield | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Hamptons | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| M2 | Larimer | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Marston Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Crossings at Bear Creek | Little Bear | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Huntington | The Cape Cod | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Tanemara Apartment Homes | The Manzanita | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Bear Valley Village Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota Ridge Apartment is $1,178 at Bear Valley Village Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dakota Ridge is starting from $1,399 at Bear Valley Village Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Dakota Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbine West and starts from $1,999.
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