Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $300 (1,778 Rentals)

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Aperture Apartments
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$749 - $1,020
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$739 - $1,010
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Aperture Apartments

1777 Williams StDenver, CO 80218
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Marion Apartments
$750 - $1,250
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Marion Apartments

1321 Yosemite StDenver, CO 80220
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The Mariner
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$764 - $1,005
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$754 - $995
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The Mariner

1733 Williams StDenver, CO 80218
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Park Hill Station
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$788 - $2,186
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$788 - $2,186

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$788 - $2,186
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Park Hill Station

4055 N AlbionDenver, CO 80216
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Baker School Apartments
$788 - $2,186
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$788 - $2,186

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$788 - $2,186
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Baker School Apartments

3555 W 64th AveDenver, CO 80221
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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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The Jefferson
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$789 - $1,400
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$779 - $1,390
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The Jefferson

1626 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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Winbro
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$789 - $1,105
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$779 - $1,095
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Winbro

1620 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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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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The Quayle
$835 - $1,611
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$800 - $1,576
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$835 - $1,611
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The Quayle

49 W First AveDenver, CO 80203
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Grant Place
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$849 - $1,605
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$839 - $1,595
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Grant Place

321 E 18th AveDenver, CO 80203
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$850

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1030 N Pearl St

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property at 1469 N Williams St

$850

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1469 N Williams St

DenverCO80218
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800 Cherry
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$877 - $1,323
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$839 - $1,285
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800 Cherry

800 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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Parker CO
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$880 - $1,549
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$865 - $1,534
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Parker CO

1090 S Parker RdDenver, CO 80231
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1451 Detroit
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$889 - $1,360
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$879 - $1,350
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1451 Detroit

1451-1459 Detroit StDenver, CO 80206
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1651 Washington
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$889 - $1,685
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$879 - $1,675
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1651 Washington

1651 Washington StDenver, CO 80203
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Lincoln Heights
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$889 - $1,410
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$834 - $1,355
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Lincoln Heights

1000 Lincoln StDenver, CO 80203
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Admiral Apartments
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$889 - $1,540
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$879 - $1,530
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Admiral Apartments

850 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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Robert Frost
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$889 - $2,260
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$879 - $2,250
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Robert Frost

1001 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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The Emery
$889 - $1,725
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$879 - $1,715
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The Emery

160 S Emerson StDenver, CO 80209
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property at 1275 Detroit St

$891

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$875
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$891

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1275 Detroit St

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$891

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$875
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1275 Detroit St

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Willowstone Apartments
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$894 - $2,636
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$889 - $2,631
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Willowstone Apartments

7300-7500 E Harvard AveDenver, CO 80231
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property at 4332 E 12th Ave

$895

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4332 E 12th Ave

DenverCO80220
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The Profile
$895 - $1,095
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$895 - $1,095

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$895 - $1,095
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The Profile

1560 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denver, CO

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Denver, CO area range in price from $190 to $21,245 with an overall median price of $3,278. The three Denver neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Whittier at $1,029, Harris Park at $600, and Delmar Parkway at $750. 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$1,0291
Harris Park$1,495$60052
Delmar Parkway$1,750$75026
Bel Aire$1,846$97510
Mountain View$1,879$1,19525
Brighton Gardens$1,950$92920
Two Creeks$1,952$950195
Olde Town Arvada Area$1,958$96146
Quail Ridge Estates$1,967$97531
Avondale$2,029$92937

Cheapest Available Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denver, CO is a 3 Beds unit found at THE MEADOWS AT DUNKIRK in the Denver International Airport neighborhood priced from $190. Francis Heights Senior Living Community in the Auraria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denver apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE MEADOWS AT DUNKIRK3/23BR,2BA$190
Francis Heights Senior Living CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$650
All Saints ApartmentsWaitast0Studio,1BA$684
Avenida Del SolA11BR,1BA$733
Rocket ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$740
Park 16 Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$745
The MarinerStudioStudio,1BA$764
Caraway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Freshlo1.1 A 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$788
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver area is the $0.86 price per square foot 1330 S Grant St Model at 1330 S Grant St, Unit Attic in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Denver apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Wolcott starting at $1,489 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Denver Civic Center 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.
1330 S Grant St, Unit Attic1330 S Grant St1BR,1BA$0.86
The Wolcott2x12BR,1BA$1.14
The Collective GlendaleInfinity 2x12BR,1BA$1.24
THE MEADOWS AT DUNKIRK1/11BR,1BA$1.13
Avenida Del SolB12BR,1BA$1.07
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.27
Caraway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Park 16 Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $789.

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 $3,278.

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 25,009 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 $483 which is $2,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.

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