Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $300 (1,735 Rentals)

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761 S Tejon St

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1330 S Grant St
$700 - $1,300
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1330 S Grant St

1330 S Grant StDenver, CO 80210
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The Jefferson
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$769 - $1,520
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$759 - $1,510
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The Jefferson

1626 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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Baker School Apartments
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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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Baker School Apartments

3555 W 64th AveDenver, CO 80221
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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

Smith Rd & Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80207
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Holly38
$788 - $3,022
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$788 - $3,022

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Holly38

3820 Holly StDenver, CO 80207
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Winbro
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$789 - $1,085
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$779 - $1,075
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Winbro

1620 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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property at 135 W Irvington Pl

$800

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$800

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135 W Irvington Pl

DenverCO80223
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Lincoln Heights
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$804 - $1,380
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$749 - $1,325
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Lincoln Heights

1000 Lincoln 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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1651 Washington
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$809 - $1,430
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$799 - $1,420
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1651 Washington

1651 Washington StDenver, CO 80203
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Robert Frost
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$884 - $2,215
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$874 - $2,205
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Robert Frost

1001 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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Willowstone Apartments
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$889 - $2,623
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$844 - $2,578
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Willowstone Apartments

7300-7500 E Harvard AveDenver, CO 80231
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Grant Place
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$889 - $1,660
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$879 - $1,650
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Grant Place

321 E 18th AveDenver, CO 80203
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21 Logan
$889 - $1,720
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$879 - $1,710
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21 Logan

21 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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The Emery
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$889 - $1,655
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$879 - $1,645
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The Emery

160 S Emerson StDenver, CO 80209
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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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The Profile
$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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property at 3016 N Downing St

$895

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$895

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3016 N Downing St

DenverCO80205
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The Lodge
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$896 - $1,618
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$847 - $1,569
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The Lodge

4697 E Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80246
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Courtyard at Cherry Creek
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$899 - $1,499
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$899 - $1,499

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$899 - $1,499
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Courtyard at Cherry Creek

4695 E Mississippi AveDenver, CO 80246
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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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property at 1464 N Elizabeth St

$900

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1464 N Elizabeth St

DenverCO80206
property at 2966 W Denver Pl

$900

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$900

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2966 W Denver Pl

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El Cortez
$925 - $1,485
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$925 - $1,485

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El Cortez

608 E 12th AveDenver, CO 80203
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800 Cherry
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$927 - $1,133
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$889 - $1,095
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800 Cherry

800 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denver, CO

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Denver, CO area range in price from $395 to $21,203 with an overall median price of $3,462. The three Denver neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Whittier at $895, Fairview at $600, and Florado at $600. 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$1,397$8952
Fairview$1,539$60097
Florado$1,539$60097
Perl Mack Manor$1,558$69068
Delmar Parkway$1,600$75017
Ruby Hill$1,650$8954
Green Valley Ranch$1,871$1,49710
Walnut Grove$1,931$89931
Oak Crest$1,976$1,025143
Quail Ridge Estates$1,995$97540

Cheapest Available Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenida Del Sol in the South Alameda neighborhood priced from $733. Palisade Apartments in the CBD neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denver apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenida Del SolA11BR,1BA$733
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$769
The AngleseyStudioStudio,1BA$774
Caraway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
The Jack KerouacStudioStudio,1BA$789
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$789
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$794
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
At the RiverStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Townhome (F) Model at Villas at Stone Trace in the in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $1,712. The second greatest value Denver apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Villas starting at $966 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Five Points 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.
Villas at Stone Trace3 Bedroom/2 Bath Townhome (F)3BR,2BA$1.22
Villas3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.81
The Collective GlendaleInfinity 2x12BR,1BA$1.24
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 2x12BR,1BA$1.18
4600 E Asbury Cir 512, Unit Bedroom A4600 E Asbury Cir 5121BR,1BA$1.27
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
Avenida Del SolB12BR,1BA$1.07
University Lofts2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.27
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.27
Terrace ParkThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denver?

The cheapest apartment in Denver is Avenida Del Sol which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in Denver costs $3,462.

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 27,383 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 $519 which is $2,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.

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