Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (24 Rentals)

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The Pines
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$1,064 - $2,165
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$1,054 - $2,155
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The Pines

2701 Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80211
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property at 2700 N Federal Blvd

$1,182 - $1,455

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$1,182

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$1,182

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2700 N Federal Blvd

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property at 2482 W Caithness Pl

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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2482 W Caithness Pl

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Eliot Flats
$1,294 - $1,475
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$1,284 - $1,465
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Eliot Flats

3233 Eliot StDenver, CO 80211
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property at 2912 W 35th Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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2912 W 35th Ave

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Alton Jefferson Park
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$1,556 - $3,532
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$1,546 - $3,522
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Alton Jefferson Park

2920 W 29th AveDenver, CO 80211
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Decatur Point
$1,679 - $3,330
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$1,679 - $3,330

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Decatur Point

2700 Decatur StDenver, CO 80211
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2785 Speer Blvd
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$1,704 - $2,684
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$1,676 - $2,656
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2785 Speer Blvd

2785 N Speer BlvdDenver, CO 80211
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property at 3106 Fife Ct

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

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3106 Fife Ct

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LoHi Gold
$2,055 - $27,195
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$2,049 - $27,189
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

LoHi Gold

2424-2434 W Caithness PlDenver, CO 80211
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property at 2899 N Speer Blvd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

2899 N Speer Blvd, Unit Speer Lofts #403

2899 N Speer Blvd
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Decatur Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Decatur Apartments

3416-3436 Decatur StDenver, CO 80211
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2860 W 32nd Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2860 W 32nd Ave

2860 W 32nd AveDenver, CO 80211

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Altair Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Altair Apartments

2811 W 27th AveDenver, CO 80211
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Highland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

2920 W 32nd AveDenver, CO 80211
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Highland Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Place

3372 W 38th AveDenver, CO 80211
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Morris Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Manor

2727 W 33rd AveDenver, CO 80211
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Ridian
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridian

3295 Eliot StDenver, CO 80211
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North Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Hill

2831 W 27th AveDenver, CO 80211
property at 3419 Decatur St

$1,750

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$1,750

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3419 Decatur St

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property at 2460 W 29th Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 26

2460 W 29th Ave

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Highlands, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at 2860 W 32nd Ave priced from $995. Altair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2860 W 32nd Ave#202Studio,1BA$995
Altair ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,034
The Pines1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
Highland Park1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,289
Eliot Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, CO

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.41 price per square foot 3064 N Speer Blvd Model at 3064 N Speer Blvd, Unit B in the in the Northwest Denver neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedroom x 2 Bath Model at North Hill starting at $1,689 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Auraria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3064 N Speer Blvd, Unit B3064 N Speer Blvd1BR,1BA$2.41
North Hill2 Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
2785 Speer BlvdA2-1x11BR,1BA$2.55
Decatur PointCairn - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
Alton Jefferson ParkStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.63
The Pines1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Highland Park1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
2860 W 32nd Ave#303Studio ,1BA$2.19
Eliot Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Altair ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at 2860 W 32nd Ave listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $1,064 at The Pines.

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