
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auraria Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $575 (506 Rentals)
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The Adele

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Winbro

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1651 Washington

1450 N Clarkson St

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Grant Place

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Emily Dickinson

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The Jefferson

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The Barrister

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1431 N Pearl St

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1329 N Grant St

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The Verse

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Baker Tower Apartments

1431 Pearl St

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1066 N Clarkson St, Unit 05

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970 N Downing St

970 N Downing St
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2153 Lafayette St

3625 W 10th Ave

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The Kentom

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1148 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 | $1,608 | $650 | $5,912 |
| Auraria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Auraria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Auraria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $966 | $10,000+ |
| Auraria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $755 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 506 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 Francis Heights Senior Living Community priced from $650. Benedict Park Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here are the most affordable Auraria apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Heights Senior Living Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Benedict Park Place | Phase 3 Antero | 3BR,2BA | $654 |
| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| Governor's Park West | Studios | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| 1651 Washington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| 1315co | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $814 |
| The Zell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auraria, CO
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auraria area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at MARIPOSA III (The Mariposa) in the in the CBD neighborhood starting from $1,576. The second greatest value Auraria apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Downing Street Station starting at $1,549 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the North Capitol Hill 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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| MARIPOSA III (The Mariposa) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Downing Street Station | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Apartments at Denver Place | WELTON | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Ogden Arms at 945 Ogden | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Cheesman Arms | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Grant-Lee | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Best Local Schools in Auraria, Denver, CO
Greenlee Elementary School
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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 $824.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auraria?
The cheapest apartment in Auraria is Francis Heights Senior Living Community which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Auraria costs $2,032.
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 248 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 $198 which is $1,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auraria.
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