
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver County, CO from $500 (1,213 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Denver County.


SloHi Flats

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East Evans Apartments

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Marion Apartments

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Skylark Apartments

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Winbro

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Tailwind 1

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The Adele

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Robert Frost

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Capitol Square Apartments
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Park Hill Station

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The Barrister

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Emily Dickinson

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Grant Place

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The Raleigh

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The Ventana at Colorado Station

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Live On South Federal

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Grace Apartments

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Continental Court
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The Lafayette

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1651 Washington

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Cherry Plaza Apartments

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The Jefferson

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Kenilworth Court

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39 North

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The Jewell

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Hampden Village Apartments

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Noco Flats

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Louisa May Alcott

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1329 N Grant St

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Meridian Garden Apartments

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Denver County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Denver County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Denver County Studio Apartments | $1,604 | $650 | $7,285 |
| Denver County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $823 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,187 | $966 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $2,250 | $4,720 |
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Cheapest Available Denver County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Denver County, CO is a Studio unit found at Francis Heights Senior Living Community in the Auraria neighborhood priced from $650. Benedict Park Place in the CBD neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denver County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Francis Heights Senior Living Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Benedict Park Place | Phase 3 Antero | 3BR,2BA | $654 |
| East Evans Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $741 |
| Marion Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| The Ambassador | Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Tailwind 1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver County, CO
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2 bedroom, 2 bath Model at Larimer 35 in the in the Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,974. The second greatest value Denver County apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2880 Harrison St starting at $2,195 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Skyland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Denver County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Larimer 35 | 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 2880 Harrison St | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| University House Denver | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| Villas | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 1289 W Custer Pl, Unit 1289 W Custer Place | 1289 W Custer Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1200 Colorado | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Redi High Street | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| University Lofts | Individual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Warren Club | WARREN CLUB ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 39 North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Denver County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Denver County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Denver County is under $805.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denver County?
The cheapest apartment in Denver County is Francis Heights Senior Living Community which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Denver County costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Denver County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 464 regular apartments in Denver County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Denver County?
Cheap apartments in Denver County have an average cost of $300 which is $3,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver County.
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