
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $500 (243 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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Point 21

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Ascend at Pena Station
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SOVA ON GRANT

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The Riv

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Emblem Gateway

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Lumina

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Kenyon

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Park 17
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Springs at Pena Station

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Luxe at Mile High

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Pearl DTC

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Venue on 16th

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The Dorsey

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Vue West

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The Denver House

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AMLI Cherry Creek

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Alta Mile High

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Elevon

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Elevate at Pena Station
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Wilder

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Denver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $650 | $6,091 |
| Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,887 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $755 | $10,000+ |
| Denver 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Denver 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,050 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Denver, CO Area Reviews
Marie
February 25, 2025If 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 $779.
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 $1,864.
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 16,554 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 $377 which is $1,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.
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