
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auraria Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (475 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Auraria area of Denver.


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The Jefferson

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Winbro

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1651 Washington

135 W Irvington Pl

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Lincoln Heights

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The Adele

1030 N Pearl St

X Denver

1425 N Washington St
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Robert Frost

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Grant Place

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21 Logan

Corona Manor

3016 N Downing St

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The Profile

1060 N Downing St

2966 W Denver Pl

The Kentom
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El Cortez

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Logan Terrace

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Emily Dickinson

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The Irving at Mile High Vista

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The Lafayette

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The Franklin Roosevelt Apartments

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Tamai Tower at Sakura Square

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The Houston

1431 N Pearl St

1431 Pearl St
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The Quayle

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The Hooper

Logan Flats

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RiDE at RiNo

1450 N Clarkson St

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Residences at Capitol Heights

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The Wolcott

3625 W 10th Ave

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Turntable Studios

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The Vista at Washington Park

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30 Pearl

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151 W 4th Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7

1148 N Washington St

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456 N Logan St, Unit 306, Unit 306

975 N Washington St
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Auraria, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auraria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auraria Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $769 | $4,734 |
| Auraria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $733 | $10,000+ |
| Auraria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $880 | $10,000+ |
| Auraria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,276 | $952 | $10,000+ |
| Auraria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $850 | $5,740 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 475 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Auraria Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Auraria Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auraria area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at The Anglesey priced from $754. Skylark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Auraria apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anglesey | Studio | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| The Jefferson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Palisade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Lincoln Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $804 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| 1027 Washington Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| 1630 Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auraria, CO
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auraria area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Villas in the in the Five Points neighborhood starting from $966. The second greatest value Auraria apartment is the 2bed 1 bath Model at 1143 Logan St starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the CBD neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auraria apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villas | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 1143 Logan St | 2bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Apartments at Denver Place | WELTON | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Court Place | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Grant-Lee | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 151 W 4th Ave, Unit 7 | 151 W 4th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Logan Flats | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Kentom | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAuraria, Denver, CO
Ranked #4
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Auraria, Denver, CO
Greenlee Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Auraria, Denver, and the greater Denver area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auraria Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Auraria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auraria is under $839.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auraria?
The cheapest apartment in Auraria is Grant Place which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Auraria costs $3,193.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auraria?
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 280 regular apartments in Auraria 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 Auraria?
Cheap apartments in Auraria have an average cost of $235 which is $2,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auraria.
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