Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $400 (1,779 Rentals)

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Vina Apartments
$695 - $1,900
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$695 - $1,900

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Vina Apartments

2121 E 48th AveDenver, CO 80216
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Marion Apartments
$750 - $1,250
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Marion Apartments

1321 Yosemite StDenver, CO 80220
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$750

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1454 N Marion St

DenverCO80218
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Aperture Apartments
$754 - $1,280
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$744 - $1,270
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Aperture Apartments

1777 Williams StDenver, CO 80218
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East Evans Apartments
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$771 - $1,797
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$609 - $1,635
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East Evans Apartments

2375 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80210
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Holly38
$788 - $3,022
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$788 - $3,022

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$788 - $3,022
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Holly38

3820 Holly StDenver, CO 80207
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Baker School Apartments
$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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The Jefferson
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$789 - $1,315
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$779 - $1,305
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The Jefferson

1626 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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Winbro
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$789 - $1,095
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$779 - $1,085
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Winbro

1620 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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Meridian Garden Apartments
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$794 - $2,608
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$782 - $2,596
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$794 - $2,608
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Meridian Garden Apartments

1001 S Havana StDenver, CO 80012
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The Mariner
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$804 - $1,035
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$794 - $1,025
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The Mariner

1733 Williams StDenver, CO 80218
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The Adele
$805 - $1,375
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$805 - $1,375

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$805 - $1,375
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The Adele

1915 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Grant Place
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$809 - $1,440
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$799 - $1,430
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Grant Place

321 E 18th AveDenver, CO 80203
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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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Lincoln Heights
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$829 - $1,350
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$774 - $1,295
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Lincoln Heights

1000 Lincoln StDenver, CO 80203
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The Quayle
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$835 - $1,235
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$800 - $1,200
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$835 - $1,235
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The Quayle

49 W First AveDenver, CO 80203
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$849

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1469 N Williams St

DenverCO80218
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1651 Washington
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$854 - $1,585
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$844 - $1,575
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1651 Washington

1651 Washington StDenver, CO 80203
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$855

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$845
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$855

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42 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
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$855

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Parker CO
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$856 - $1,599
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$796 - $1,539
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Parker CO

1090 S Parker RdDenver, CO 80231
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Sage at Panorama
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$856 - $1,829
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$789 - $1,762
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Sage at Panorama

2570 S Dayton WayDenver, 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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800 Cherry
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$877 - $1,063
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$839 - $1,025
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800 Cherry

800 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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Continental Court
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$879 - $2,745
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$835 - $2,701
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Continental Court

3125-3129 W Arkansas AveDenver, CO 80219
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The Zell
$880 - $1,225
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$880 - $1,225

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$880 - $1,225
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The Zell

1550 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Hampden Heights
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$884 - $2,099
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$870 - $2,085
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Hampden Heights

8405 E Hampden AveDenver, CO 80231
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The Emery
$889 - $1,620
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$879 - $1,610
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The Emery

160 S Emerson StDenver, CO 80209
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Robert Frost
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$889 - $2,090
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$879 - $2,080
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Robert Frost

1001 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$895

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4332 E 12th Ave

DenverCO80220
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The Jewell
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$899 - $1,650
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$899 - $1,650

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$899 - $1,650
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The Jewell

4470 E Jewell AveDenver, CO 80222
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Meridian at Cherry Creek
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$899 - $1,862
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$899 - $1,862

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Meridian at Cherry Creek

888-888 S Oneida StDenver, CO 80224
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Belmore Apartments
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$899 - $2,245
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$889 - $2,235
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Belmore Apartments

1203 Emerson StDenver, CO 80218
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Squire Apartments
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$899 - $1,799
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$899 - $1,799

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$899 - $1,799
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Squire Apartments

6900 W 25th AveDenver, CO 80214
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denver, CO

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Denver, CO area range in price from $244 to $28,100 with an overall median price of $3,360. The three Denver neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Whittier at $939, Ruby Hill at $995, and Vicca Park at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Denver Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Whittier$1,195$9394
Ruby Hill$1,475$9954
Vicca Park$1,703$94523
Two Creeks$1,891$788238
Bel Aire$1,965$1,04511
Quail Ridge Estates$1,965$1,04527
Delmar Parkway$1,995$75032
Main Street$1,995$74584
Edgewood$2,000$733221
Harris Park$2,034$60046

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. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Francis Heights Senior Living CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Vina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The CrestStudioStudio,1BA$744
Aperture ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$754
Rocket ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$755
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$770
The Phenix At 4 MileFloor Plan A71BR,1BA$779
The Jack KerouacStudioStudio,1BA$779
Lamar Station Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Fifty Eight Hundred1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver 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 apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Char Rose starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Morse Park 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.
University House Denver4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.62
Char Rose2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.10
1330 S Grant St, Unit Attic1330 S Grant St1BR,1BA$0.80
Villas3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.81
The Meadows at Dunkirk2/22BR,2BA$0.96
The Collective GlendaleInfinity 2x12BR,1BA$1.24
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.27
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
Caraway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 $3,360.

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 17,812 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 $454 which is $2,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.

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