Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barnum West Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $400 (92 Rentals)

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1466 Reed St

DenverCO80214
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1280 S Wolff St

DenverCO80219

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Sun Valley Homes
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Homes

990 Alcott WayDenver, CO 80204
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Brentwood Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Tower

3130 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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Paloma Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paloma Villas

4200 Morrison RdDenver, CO 80219
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Pinecrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest

3190 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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Barnum Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barnum Park

303 Hooker StDenver, CO 80219
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Los Altos de Alameda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos de Alameda

5100 W Alameda AveDenver, CO 80219
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Vesty Park Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vesty Park Flats

3190 W 14th AveDenver, CO 80204
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Christiana Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Christiana Apartments

3160 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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Arroyo Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Village

1299 Knox CtDenver, CO 80204
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Barnum West, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barnum West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barnum West area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenida Del Sol priced from $698. Four Winds has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Barnum West apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenida Del SolA11BR,1BA$698
Four Winds1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$945
Lost Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Powderhorn Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 552sqft1BR,1BA$995
Del Corazon1X11BR,1BA$995
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$999
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
PinecrestTA 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
OakView Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barnum West, CO

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barnum West area is the $0.83 price per square foot 5062 W 8th Ave Model at 5062 W 8th Ave, Unit 5062 in the in the Colfax neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Barnum West apartment is the 2x2 Model at WILLOW RUSH starting at $1,650 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the South Alameda neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barnum West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5062 W 8th Ave, Unit 50625062 W 8th Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.83
WILLOW RUSH2x22BR,2BA$1.74
Lime Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Avenida Del SolB12BR,1BA$1.02
Continental Court1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Station West2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Four Winds2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Country Club Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Del Corazon1X11BR,1BA$1.54
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barnum West, Denver, CO

Ranked #32

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Denver. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Barnum West Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barnum West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barnum West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barnum West is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barnum West?

The cheapest apartment in Barnum West is Avenida Del Sol which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Barnum West costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barnum West?

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 79 regular apartments in Barnum West 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 Barnum West?

Cheap apartments in Barnum West have an average cost of $207 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barnum West.

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