Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Alpine Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Flats

645 Wolff StDenver, CO 80204

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1523 Quitman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1523 Quitman St

1523 Quitman StDenver, CO 80204
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Arroyo Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Village

1299 Knox CtDenver, CO 80204
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Melody Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melody Apartments

1540 Raleigh StDenver, CO 80204
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The Grove West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove West

1555 Grove StDenver, CO 80204
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Meade
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Meade

1298 Meade StDenver, CO 80204
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JP50 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

JP50 Apartments

2426-2446 Clay StDenver, CO 80211

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Noco Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Noco Flats

1525 Yates StDenver, CO 80204
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Casa De Rosal
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Rosal

735 Vrain StDenver, CO 80204
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Eliot Street Center
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eliot Street Center

2509 Eliot StDenver, CO 80211
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1775 Federal Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1775 Federal Blvd

1775 Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80204
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Harley House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harley House

5151 W 10th AveDenver, CO 80204
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Sierra Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Apartments

2418 Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80211
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Keri Lynn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Keri Lynn Apartments

5340 W 10th AveLakewood, CO 80214
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Edge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edge Apartments

5218-5220 W 25th AveEdgewater, CO 80214

Colfax, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colfax area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Flats priced from $1,007. Proto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,093. Here are the most affordable Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,007
ProtoStudio / 1 Bath_315Studio,1BA$1,093
Jefferson ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The EverettStudio / 1 Bath_372Studio,1BA$1,149
Melody ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$1,165
Signalmen1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Rhapsody Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,199
Harmony ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$1,219
X at Sloan'sStudio_407Studio,1BA$1,225
Mile High PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colfax, CO

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colfax area is the $2.37 price per square foot B14 Model at Alta Mile High in the in the Colfax neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Colfax apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Cottonwoods starting at $1,575 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Colfax neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alta Mile HighB142BR,2BA$2.37
The CottonwoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Alta Sloans LakeA1A1BR,1BA$2.60
Sheridan Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
GreenHaus1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Rhapsody Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.00
Melody ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$2.03
Harmony ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$2.03
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
The Elements at Sloans Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colfax, Denver, CO

Ranked #115

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colfax Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colfax?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colfax is under $1,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colfax?

The cheapest apartment in Colfax is Alpine Flats which is listed at $993, while the average apartment in Colfax costs $3,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colfax?

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 11 regular apartments in Colfax 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 Colfax?

Cheap apartments in Colfax have an average cost of $999 which is $2,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colfax.

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