
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver County, CO from $500 (1,196 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Denver County.


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Marion Apartments

1454 N Marion St

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East Evans Apartments

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Freshlo

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The Jefferson

The Collective Glendale

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Tailwind 1

1685 N Colorado Blvd

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The Mariner

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The Adele

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Park Hill Station

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Revive At 9 Mile Station

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Parker CO

X Denver

42 N Pearl St

42 N Pearl St

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1651 Washington

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Hampden Heights

1138 Corona St
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1138 Corona St

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Live On South Federal

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Grace Apartments

1442 N Humboldt St, Unit 7

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The Emery

4332 E 12th Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County Studio Apartments | $1,585 | $650 | $7,245 |
| Denver County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $880 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $966 | $10,000+ |
| Denver County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $850 | $4,595 |
| Denver County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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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. Vina Apartments in the Skyland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. 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 |
| Vina Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Crest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Aperture Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| Palisade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Freshlo | 1.1 A 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| The Jefferson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| The Ambassador | Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver County, CO
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver County area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Model at University House Denver in the in the Belcaro neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Denver County apartment is the 1330 S Grant St Model at 1330 S Grant St, Unit Attic starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Country Club 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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| University House Denver | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| 1330 S Grant St, Unit Attic | 1330 S Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Villas | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| The Collective Glendale | Infinity 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Ascent at Havana | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 4600 E Asbury Cir 512, Unit Bedroom A | 4600 E Asbury Cir 512 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Redi High Street | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| University Lofts | Individual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1400 Clermont | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Park Point | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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 $794.
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 $2,886.
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 614 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 $286 which is $2,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver County.
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