Cheap Homes for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (14 Rentals)

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property at 1094 E 17th Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1094 E 17th Ave

BroomfieldCO80020
property at 13819 Legend Trl

$1,190

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$1,190

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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13819 Legend Trl, Unit 103

13819 Legend Trl
BroomfieldCO80023
property at 13120 Grove Pl

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13120 Grove Pl

BroomfieldCO80020
property at 12108 Melody Dr

$1,650

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12108 Melody Dr

DenverCO80234
property at 12168 Melody Dr

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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12168 Melody Dr

WestminsterCO80234

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Amherst, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Vega priced from $1,098. Junegrass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,107. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VegaAtlas1BR,1BA$1,098
Junegrass Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,107
Ten 30 & Ten 49 ApartmentsHuron1BR,1BA$1,153
Westbury ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,159
Aspen Park ApartmentsCandlewood1BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.03 price per square foot Design 3B Model at Grant Row Lofts in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $2,888. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the C1 Model at Hawthorne Hill starting at $2,403 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grant Row LoftsDesign 3B3BR,2BA$2.03
Hawthorne HillC13BR,2BA$1.95
Greens of Northglenn3x2-10483BR,2BA$1.50
Oslo2BD, 1BTH2BR,2BA$1.63
Reserve at NorthglennAspen1BR,1BA$1.98
The BrodieBreckenridge1BR,1BA$2.08
Echo Ridge at North HillsA1R1BR,1BA$1.98
Heritage at Stone MountainThe Winter Park1BR,1BA$2.03
Aspen Park ApartmentsRiver Birch1BR,1BA$1.86
Westbury ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Amherst, Denver, CO

Ranked #81

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO with pricing that ranges from $820 to $9,168. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $600 to $5,040.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $600 to $5,040 with an average monthly rent of $2,634.

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