
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Center City area of Denver.


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Boston Lofts

1801 Arapahoe St

ReNew on Stout

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Chamber Lofts

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The Apartments at Denver Place
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Velaris Living

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1600 Glenarm Place

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Bank Lofts

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Residences at Market Station

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2020 Lawrence

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Skyline 1801

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Solera

1020 15th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,608 | $970 | $4,577 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,124 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $2,464 | $3,550 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $830 | $4,090 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Tamai Tower at Sakura Square priced from $970. ReNew on Stout has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Tamai Tower at Sakura Square | Tamai Tower Studio | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| ReNew on Stout | One Bedroom Income Restricted- LURA 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Chamber Lofts | IR 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| The Apartments at Denver Place | PARK | 1BR,1BA | $1,267 |
| 1600 Glenarm Place | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, CO
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Buerger Brother Lofts in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the IR 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Chamber Lofts starting at $1,265 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Buerger Brother Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Chamber Lofts | IR 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Solera | Crestone | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Skyline 1801 | The Curtis | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Apartments at Denver Place | PARK | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| ReNew on Stout | 1k | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Bank Lofts | The Stout | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 2020 Lawrence | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Boston Lofts | The Lawrence | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Tamai Tower at Sakura Square | Tamai Tower Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is ReNew on Stout which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,607.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?
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 182 regular apartments in Center City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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