Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $600 (2,204 Rentals)

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The Adele
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$689 - $1,495

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Base Rent$679 - $1,485
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The Adele

1915 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Winbro
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$769 - $1,150

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Base Rent$759 - $1,140
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Winbro

1620 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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Baker School Apartments
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$788 - $2,247

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Base Rent$788 - $2,247

Total Monthly Price$788 - $2,247
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Baker School Apartments

3555 W 64th AveDenver, CO 80221
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1651 Washington
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$789 - $1,525

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Base Rent$779 - $1,515
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1651 Washington

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

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Base Rent$795 - $995

Total Monthly Price$795 - $995
12 Month Lease Term
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At the River

1725 W Mosier PlDenver, CO 80223
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property at 1450 N Clarkson St
$795

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Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
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1450 N Clarkson St

DenverCO80218
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Robert Frost
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$809 - $1,280

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Base Rent$799 - $1,270
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Robert Frost

1001 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Capitol Square Apartments
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$810 - $2,592

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Base Rent$810 - $2,592

Total Monthly Price$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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Base Rent$810 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$810 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mosaic Community Campus

7150 Montview BlvdDenver, CO 80220
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Park Hill Station
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$810 - $2,247

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Base Rent$810 - $2,247

Total Monthly Price$810 - $2,247
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 8

Park Hill Station

4055 N AlbionDenver, CO 80216
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Emily Dickinson
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$819 - $1,355

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Base Rent$764 - $1,300
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Emily Dickinson

1015 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Lincoln Heights
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$819 - $1,365

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Base Rent$764 - $1,310
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Lincoln Heights

1000 Lincoln StDenver, CO 80203
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property at 3455 Jackson St
$870

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$825
Required Monthly Fees$45

Total Monthly Price$870
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3455 Jackson St

DenverCO80205

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$870

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Base Rent$825
Required Monthly Fees$45

Total Monthly Price$870
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3455 Jackson St

DenverCO80205
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Parker CO
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$871 - $1,374

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Base Rent$796 - $1,299
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Parker CO

1090 S Parker RdDenver, CO 80231
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Live On South Federal
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$875 - $1,599

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Base Rent$875 - $1,599

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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Live On South Federal

2775 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Grace Apartments
$875 - $1,900

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Base Rent$875 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Grace Apartments

8888 E 13th AveDenver, CO 80220
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The Jefferson
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$879 - $1,425

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Base Rent$869 - $1,415
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The Jefferson

1626 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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El Cortez
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$889 - $1,475

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Base Rent$879 - $1,465
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El Cortez

608 E 12th AveDenver, CO 80203
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780 Dexter
$894 - $1,790

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Base Rent$884 - $1,780
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7

780 Dexter

780 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
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2527 S University Blvd
$895 - $2,550

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Base Rent$895 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$895 - $2,550
9 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

2527 S University Blvd

2527 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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property at 1431 N Pearl St
$895 - $1,195

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
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1431 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
property at 285 Fox St
$899

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Base Rent$899

Total Monthly Price$899
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285 Fox St

DenverCO80223
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The Detroit
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$899 - $1,965

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Base Rent$889 - $1,955
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The Detroit

1504 Detroit StDenver, CO 80206
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Squire Apartments
$899 - $1,649

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Base Rent$899 - $1,649

Total Monthly Price$899 - $1,649
12 Month Lease Term
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Squire Apartments

6900 W 25th AveDenver, CO 80214
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Meridian at Cherry Creek
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$899 - $2,255

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Base Rent$899 - $2,255

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12 Month Lease Term
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Meridian at Cherry Creek

888-888 S Oneida StDenver, CO 80224
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property at 4662 N Williams St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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4662 N Williams St

DenverCO80216
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Sage at Panorama
Rent Specials
$906 - $1,607

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Base Rent$839 - $1,540
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Sage at Panorama

2570 S Dayton WayDenver, CO 80231
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Hampden Heights
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$909 - $2,249

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Base Rent$895 - $2,235
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Hampden Heights

8405 E Hampden AveDenver, CO 80231
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Louisa May Alcott
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$909 - $1,450

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Base Rent$854 - $1,395
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Louisa May Alcott

1025 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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The Barrister
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$914 - $1,405

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Base Rent$904 - $1,395
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The Barrister

1535 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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Willowstone Apartments
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$914 - $2,818

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Base Rent$909 - $2,813
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Willowstone Apartments

7300-7500 E Harvard AveDenver, CO 80231
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The Lafayette
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$914 - $1,535

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Base Rent$904 - $1,525
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The Lafayette

1575 Lafayette StDenver, CO 80218
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Fillmore Flats
$914 - $1,340

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Base Rent$904 - $1,330
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Fillmore Flats

1479 Fillmore StDenver, CO 80206
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Mosaic
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$920 - $1,720

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Base Rent$899 - $1,699
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Mosaic

6900-7100 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80224
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denver, CO

Pricing Updated: 09/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Denver, CO area range in price from $600 to $29,746 with an overall median price of $1,843. The three Denver neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brighton Manor at $965, Sheraton Park at $965, and Brighton Gardens at $975. 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$965$90512
Sheraton Park$965$90512
Brighton Gardens$975$90513
Ruby Hill$1,122$7954
Southeast$1,210$89060
North Lawn Gardens$1,233$60068
Goldsmith$1,265$890133
College Crest$1,305$60067
North Lowell Heights$1,305$60067
Scenic Heights$1,325$1,02517

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
Plaza West0x1Studio,1BA$700
Maplewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$722
The Jack KerouacStudioStudio,1BA$724
Governor's Park WestStudiosStudio,1BA$749
Monte VistaStudio VistaStudio,1BA$749
The Anglesey1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$769
Kendall Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Sunset Ridge in the in the Parkdale at Hylands neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Denver apartment is the 4x2 Townhouse Model at Allison Pointe starting at $1,481 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Water Tower Village 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$1.07
Allison Pointe4x2 Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.07
138622BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.02
The Bentley2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
1200 Colorado2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27
Paloma Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1695 Clinton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24
Auraria Lofts2x12BR,1BA$0.46

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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 $775.

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 $1,843.

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 19,729 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 $362 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.

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