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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Studio Apartments | $1,565 | $641 | $5,912 |
Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $755 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $2,500 | $4,383 |
| Denver 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,199 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 79564 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Denver, CO that range in price from $600 to $20,449. Stapleton/East Denver, West Denver and Downtown Denver are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Denver with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton/East Denver | 1320 | $1,587 | $795 |
| West Denver | 1250 | $1,848 | $715 |
| Downtown Denver | 1237 | $1,961 | $795 |
| Auraria | 1080 | $1,950 | $715 |
| Country Club | 1063 | $1,991 | $795 |
| Glendale University Area | 885 | $1,433 | $808 |
| Sun Valley | 845 | $1,966 | $715 |
| Valverde | 798 | $2,009 | $810 |
| Skyland | 779 | $2,025 | $795 |
| Denver Civic Center | 737 | $2,085 | $795 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Denver, CO is found at Platt Park by Windsor in the Country Club neighborhood and is 1,778 square feet priced from $3,069. Fellow At Fitz in the Original Aurora neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,592 square feet and currently listed start at $2,797. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Denver:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platt Park by Windsor | LW5 Live Work | 1,778 Sq Ft | $3,069 |
| Fellow At Fitz | 1F - Live Work | 1,592 Sq Ft | $2,797 |
| TriVista on Speer | 1N | 1,490 Sq Ft | $2,557 |
| Griffis LoDo | Yale Platinum | 1,467 Sq Ft | $2,605 |
| Apiary Residences | PH2 | 1,467 Sq Ft | $9,556 |
| The Finch | TH2 | 1,327 Sq Ft | $2,899 |
| NOVEL RiNo by Crescent Communities | D2 | 1,288 Sq Ft | $3,404 |
| Broadstone on 9th | Hudson | 1,287 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| The Pullman | A10 | 1,258 Sq Ft | $4,751 |
| Berkshire Aspen Grove | Two Bedroom D5G Renovated | 1,222 Sq Ft | $2,670 |
As of August 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Denver, CO is the 1 bed/ 1 bath - 513 sqft Model starting from $715 at Francis Heights Senior Living Community in the Auraria neighborhood. The second most affordable Denver 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Maplewood Apartments starting at $722 in the Rooney Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Denver is currently $1,778. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Denver:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Heights Senior Living Community | 1 bed/ 1 bath - 513 sqft | $715 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $722 |
| The Anglesey | 1 Bedroom | $764 |
| Kendall Apartments | 1B 1B | $775 |
| The Residences at Creekside | 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| Fifty Eight Hundred | 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 1695 Clinton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $795 |
| Park 16 Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath A | $799 |
| Bonneville | 1X1 The Frame | $799 |
| Park Place at Expo Apartments | Highline | $808 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Denver is at Francis Heights Senior Living Community listed at $715.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Denver is $1,778.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Denver is a 1,778 square feet unit starting from $3,069 at Platt Park by Windsor.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Denver is currently 724 sq ft.
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