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CBD, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Haler Apartments priced from $795. Winbro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haler ApartmentsHaler StudioStudio,1BA$795
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$845
1671 WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$875
Capitol Square Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$880
Cross ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$895
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Logan FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
1325 CoronaStudioStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, CO

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2229 Blake St Model at 2229 Blake St, Unit 501 in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the LINCOLN Model at The Apartments at Denver Place starting at $2,465 with a $1.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2229 Blake St, Unit 5012229 Blake St2BR,2BA$1.95
The Apartments at Denver PlaceLINCOLN2BR,2BA$1.73
The Boulevard ApartmentsPearl and Peachtree2BR,2BA$1.98
The Ogden Arms at 945 Ogden2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
Sherman Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.91
Eugene Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
The Birney Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.64
The Wolf Londoner Building1x11BR,1BA$1.96
Camelot Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Ambassador1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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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 $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in CBD?

The cheapest apartment in CBD is 1431 Pearl St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in CBD costs $3,029.

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 144 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 $629 which is $2,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.

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