1547 Emerson St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (236 Rentals)
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841 Mariposa St
DenverCO80204
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$789 - $1,150
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Winbro
1620 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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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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$809 - $1,405
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Grant Place
321 E 18th AveDenver, CO 80203
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$810 - $2,592
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$810 - $2,592
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Capitol Square Apartments
1275 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$819 - $1,325
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$809 - $1,315
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The Jefferson
1626 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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$874 - $1,565
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$864 - $1,555
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1651 Washington
1651 Washington StDenver, CO 80203
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$880 - $1,225
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$880 - $1,225
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The Zell
1550 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$894 - $2,245
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$884 - $2,235
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Belmore Apartments
1203 Emerson StDenver, CO 80218
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$895 - $1,400
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGrosvenor Arms Apartments
333 E 16th AveDenver, CO 80203
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$904 - $2,020
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$894 - $2,010
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Robert Frost
1001 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$914 - $1,380
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$859 - $1,325
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Emily Dickinson
1015 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$919 - $1,700
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$864 - $1,645
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
1045 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$924 - $1,330
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$869 - $1,275
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Lincoln Heights
1000 Lincoln StDenver, CO 80203
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$925 - $1,485
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$925 - $1,485
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$925 - $1,485
El Cortez
608 E 12th AveDenver, CO 80203
1329 N Grant St
DenverCO80203
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$929 - $1,285
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27Fountainhead Apartments
1290 Washington StDenver, CO 80203
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$944 - $1,710
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$889 - $1,655
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Louisa May Alcott
1025 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$956 - $1,056
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$950 - $1,050
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$956 - $1,056
The Franklin Roosevelt Apartments
1160-1180 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$975 - $1,495
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1431 Pearl St
1431 Pearl StDenver, CO 80203
1431 N Pearl St
DenverCO80203
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$994 - $2,045
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Tamai Tower at Sakura Square
1255 19th StDenver, CO 80202
1450 N Clarkson St
DenverCO80218
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$1,025 - $1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 24Camelot Apartments
1084 Clarkson StDenver, CO 80218
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$1,025 - $1,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Kentom
1540 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,040 - $2,275
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFlats on 29th
407-422 29th AveDenver, CO 80205
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$1,054 - $1,610
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The Honimoon
805 E 18th AveDenver, CO 80218
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$1,060 - $3,959
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$1,019 - $3,918
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Uptown Square Apartment Homes
1950 N Pennsylvania StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,071 - $1,873
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$993 - $1,795
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Art Studios
1200 N Lincoln StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,074 - $1,545
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$1,064 - $1,535
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The Thomas Carlyle
1010 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,075 - $1,734
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$1,075 - $1,734
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$1,075 - $1,734
Welton Park
2300 Welton StDenver, CO 80205
1358 N Ogden St
DenverCO80218
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$1,096 - $1,756
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$1,090 - $1,750
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Residences at Capitol Heights
1350 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,099 - $1,625
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$1,044 - $1,570
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Mark Twain
1035 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,099 - $2,645
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBelmont Buckingham
1050-1080 Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,129 - $2,765
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$1,119 - $2,755
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The Wheatley Flats
530 25th StDenver, CO 80205
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$1,136 - $1,349
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$1,094 - $1,307
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The Verse
1120 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,139 - $1,570
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$1,084 - $1,515
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Eugene Field
1055 N Sherman StDenver, CO 80203
1045 N Clarkson St
DenverCO80203
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1045 N Clarkson St
DenverCO80203
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$1,173 - $1,709
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$1,114 - $1,650
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Mercer at Union Station
2059 19th StDenver, CO 80202
Charming Capitol Hill private basement apartment between downtown & Cheesman Park
624 E 12th Ave
DenverCO80203
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$1,190 - $1,790
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$1,150 - $1,750
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$1,190 - $1,790
Camellia House
1235 Grant StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,195 - $1,495
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Wolf Londoner Building
2401-2415 Stout StDenver, CO 80205
729 W 9th Ave
DenverCO80204
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$1,203 - $3,413
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$1,197 - $3,407
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$1,203 - $3,413
300 East 17th Apartments
300 E 17th AveDenver, CO 80203
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$1,205 - $2,551
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$1,150 - $2,496
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20th Street Station
2080 California StDenver, CO 80205
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970 N Pearl St, Unit 10
970 N Pearl StDenver, CO 80203
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$1,245 - $1,705
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1202 Logan
1202 Logan StDenver, CO 80203
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CBD, Denver, CO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CBD?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| CBD Studio Apartments | $1,620 | $789 | $5,981 |
| CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $809 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,008 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $840 | $4,222 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 236 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the CBD Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at The Jack Kerouac priced from $694. The Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $744. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $694 |
| The Crest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Grant Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| The Jefferson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| The Novelist | Plan S3 - Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Harcourt Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
| 1630 Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, CO
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $1.51 price per square foot WELTON Model at The Apartments at Denver Place in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $1,496. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the One Bedroom Plus Model at The Kentom starting at $1,025 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CBD apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Apartments at Denver Place | WELTON | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Kentom | One Bedroom Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Ogden Arms at 945 Ogden | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Grant-Lee | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Concord House | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Logan Flats | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Auraria Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Grant Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Denver, Colorado. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CBD Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in CBD?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in CBD is under $839.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CBD?
The cheapest apartment in CBD is Grant Place which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in CBD costs $3,192.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in CBD?
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 153 regular apartments in CBD 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 CBD?
Cheap apartments in CBD have an average cost of $239 which is $2,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.
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