Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $500 (1,996 Rentals)

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East Evans Apartments
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$731 - $1,682
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$569 - $1,520
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East Evans Apartments

2375 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80210
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property at 1454 Marion St

$750

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$750

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1454 Marion St

DenverCO80218
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The Adele
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$784 - $1,415
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$774 - $1,405
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The Adele

1915 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Baker School Apartments
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$788 - $2,247
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$788 - $2,247

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$788 - $2,247
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Baker School Apartments

3555 W 64th AveDenver, CO 80221
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Winbro
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$789 - $1,150
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$779 - $1,140
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Winbro

1620 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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1651 Washington
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$789 - $1,545
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$779 - $1,535
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1651 Washington

1651 Washington StDenver, CO 80203
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At the River
$795 - $995
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$795 - $995

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$795 - $995
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At the River

1725 W Mosier PlDenver, CO 80223
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Park Hill Station
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$810 - $2,247
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$810 - $2,247

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$810 - $2,247
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Park Hill Station

4055 N AlbionDenver, CO 80216
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Capitol Square Apartments
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$810 - $2,592
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$810 - $2,592

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$810 - $2,592
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Capitol Square Apartments

1275 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Mosaic Community Campus
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$810 - $1,900
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$810 - $1,900

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$810 - $1,900
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Mosaic Community Campus

7150 Montview BlvdDenver, CO 80220
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property at 7777 Umatilla St

$825

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$825

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7777 Umatilla St

DenverCO80221
property at 1145 S Quivas St

$825

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$825

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1145 S Quivas St

DenverCO80223
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Grant Place
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$834 - $1,530
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$824 - $1,520
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Grant Place

321 E 18th AveDenver, CO 80203
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The Jefferson
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$839 - $1,285
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$829 - $1,275
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The Jefferson

1626 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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$849

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$849

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$849

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1469 N Williams St

DenverCO80218

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Hilltop View Apartments
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$850 - $2,025
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$850 - $2,025

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Hilltop View Apartments

243 W 80th AveDenver, CO 80221
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Meridian Garden Apartments
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$853 - $2,386
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$841 - $2,374
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$853 - $2,386
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Meridian Garden Apartments

1001 S Havana StDenver, CO 80012
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Parker CO
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$871 - $1,299
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$796 - $1,224
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Parker CO

1090 S Parker RdDenver, CO 80231
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Grace Apartments
$875 - $1,900
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$875 - $1,900

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$875 - $1,900
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Grace Apartments

8888 E 13th AveDenver, CO 80220
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property at 1450 N Clarkson St

$875

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$875

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1450 N Clarkson St

DenverCO80218
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Emily Dickinson
$879 - $1,300
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$824 - $1,245
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Emily Dickinson

1015 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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property at 1431 N Pearl St

$895 - $1,295

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1431 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
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Sage at Panorama
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$896 - $1,769
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$829 - $1,702
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Sage at Panorama

2570 S Dayton WayDenver, CO 80231
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The Barrister
$899 - $1,380
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$889 - $1,370
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The Barrister

1535 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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Meridian at Cherry Creek
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$899 - $2,255
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$899 - $2,255

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Meridian at Cherry Creek

888-888 S Oneida StDenver, CO 80224
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Squire Apartments
$899 - $1,649
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$899 - $1,649

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$899 - $1,649
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Squire Apartments

6900 W 25th AveDenver, CO 80214
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property at 1275 Wolff St

$900

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$900

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1275 Wolff St

DenverCO80204
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Peak 54
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$900 - $1,565
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$900 - $1,565

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$900 - $1,565
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Peak 54

4185 E Florida AveDenver, CO 80222
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Noco Flats
$905 - $1,275
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$850 - $1,220
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$55

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$905 - $1,275
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Noco Flats

1525 Yates StDenver, CO 80204
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Mosaic
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$920 - $1,676
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$899 - $1,655
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Mosaic

6900-7100 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80224
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
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$924 - $1,675
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$869 - $1,620
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Nathaniel Hawthorne

1045 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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property at 1329 N Grant St

$925

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$925

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1329 N Grant St

DenverCO80203
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Courtyard at Cherry Creek
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$925 - $1,499
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$925 - $1,499

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Courtyard at Cherry Creek

4695 E Mississippi AveDenver, CO 80246
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The Bethana Apartments
$944 - $1,260
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$934 - $1,250
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The Bethana Apartments

850 S Pearl StDenver, CO 80209
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denver, CO

Pricing Updated: 08/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Denver, CO area range in price from $600 to $29,746 with an overall median price of $1,868. The three Denver neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brighton Manor at $992, Sheraton Park at $992, and Ruby Hill at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Denver Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brighton Manor$992$9528
Sheraton Park$992$9528
Ruby Hill$995$7955
Brighton Gardens$1,055$9529
Southeast$1,210$84064
North Lawn Gardens$1,223$60064
Washington Virginia Vale$1,245$871286
Fairview$1,297$60059
Florado$1,297$60060
Skyline Plaza$1,297$60077

Cheapest Available Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denver, 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Francis Heights Senior Living CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Benedict Park PlacePhase 3 Antero3BR,2BA$654
East Evans ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$731
Elisabetta1x11BR,1BA$733
Monte VistaStudio VistaStudio,1BA$749
Kendall Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$775
The Anglesey1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$784
The Residences at Creekside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Fifty Eight Hundred1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Sunset Ridge in the in the Parkdale at Hylands neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Denver 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Ridge2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.14
2880 Harrison St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.29
University House Denver4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.62
Villas3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.81
Eagle Meadow HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Belmar Groves2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Paloma Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27
1695 Clinton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24

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Denver Overview

Denver is the capital and the largest city in the state of Colorado. Known as the Mile-High City, because its elevation is exactly one mile above sea level, Denver is situated in north central Colorado. The city is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains to the west, and the High Plains to the east. This picturesque city has a population of nearly 700,000, and was listed as the No. 1 best place to live by US News & World Reports in 2016.

Why live in Denver, CO?

Denver is not only beautiful year-round, it also offers visitors and residents lots to do. The city is a mecca for sports fans being the home to all categories of major professional sports teams. The Broncos, Avalanche, Nuggets, and Rockies cover football, hockey, basketball, and baseball, so there is no shortage of teams to get out of your Denver apartment and root for. Additionally, Denver has much to offer, including family fun, outdoor activities, art and culture and history.

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If you love sunshine and beautiful outdoor spaces, consider Denver. Parks dot the city and it's a short drive to amazing hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing. There is always something to do in Denver, from professional sports to comedians to shows on the stage. In addition, you can find delicious restauarants and each area has its own unique vibe. Visit different areas and see which one fits with your own unique personality. Get around by car or utilize the city's light rail or bus sytem. If you want to live without a car, that's possible in Denver. You can make this city what you want.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Denver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Denver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Denver is under $788.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denver?

The cheapest apartment in Denver is Francis Heights Senior Living Community which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Denver costs $1,868.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Denver?

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 16,169 regular apartments in Denver 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?

Cheap apartments in Denver have an average cost of $408 which is $1,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.

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