
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (18 Rentals)
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2020 Lawrence

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1020 15th St
Center City, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center City Studio Apartments | $1,603 | $1,105 | $5,667 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,205 | $7,584 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $2,279 | $4,240 |
Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $880 | $3,990 |
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There are currently 18 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 $1,105. Velaris Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. 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 | $1,105 |
Velaris Living | S6 | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
Skyline 1801 | The Arapahoe | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
Boston Lofts | Wazee | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
2020 Lawrence | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, CO
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $2.40 price per square foot 1020 15th St Model at 1020 15th St, Unit 19L in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 1020 15th St Model at 1020 15th St, Unit 15e starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 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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1020 15th St, Unit 19L | 1020 15th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
1020 15th St, Unit 15e | 1020 15th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Solera | Caribou | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
1020 15th St, Unit 12 | 1020 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Skyline 1801 | The Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Auraria Lofts | 1BR/1BA - Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
The Apartments at Denver Place | PARK | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
1600 Glenarm Place | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
2020 Lawrence | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Tamai Tower at Sakura Square | Tamai Tower Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCenter City, Denver, CO
Ranked #188
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Center City Neighborhood in Denver, CO
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
86 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,637.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is Tamai Tower at Sakura Square which is listed at $1,205, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,390.
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 59 regular apartments in Center City 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 Center City?
Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $1,184 which is $1,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
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