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

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The Curtis
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Curtis

2031-2033 Curtis StDenver, CO 80205
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1020 15th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1020 15th St

1020 15th StDenver, CO 80202
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Kistler Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kistler Building

1640-1650 Champa StDenver, CO 80202
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Chamber Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chamber Lofts

1726 Champa StDenver, CO 80202

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1020 15th St

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Center City, Denver, CO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamai Tower at Sakura SquareTamai Tower StudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Velaris LivingS6Studio,1BA$1,164
Skyline 1801The Arapahoe1BR,1BA$1,321
Boston LoftsWazee1BR,1BA$1,349
2020 LawrenceA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1020 15th St, Unit 19L1020 15th St2BR,2BA$2.40
1020 15th St, Unit 15e1020 15th St2BR,2BA$1.90
SoleraCaribou1BR,1BA$2.04
1020 15th St, Unit 121020 15th St1BR,1BA$1.94
Skyline 1801The Broadway2BR,1BA$2.46
Auraria Lofts1BR/1BA - Indigo1BR,1BA$2.57
The Apartments at Denver PlacePARK1BR,1BA$2.22
1600 Glenarm PlaceA1Studio ,1BA$2.31
2020 LawrenceA31BR,1BA$2.44
Tamai Tower at Sakura SquareTamai Tower StudioStudio ,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center City, Denver, CO

Ranked #188

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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