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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colfax?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Colfax Studio Apartments | $1,512 | $1,000 | $3,309 |
Colfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,165 | $4,156 |
Colfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,325 | $9,375 |
Colfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $1,745 | $5,319 |
Colfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $1,995 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alpine Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Proto | Studio / 1 Bath_315 | Studio,1BA | $1,093 |
Jefferson Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
The Everett | Studio / 1 Bath_372 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
Melody Apartments | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Signalmen | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Rhapsody Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Harmony Apartments | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
X at Sloan's | Studio_407 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Mile High Place | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alta Mile High | B14 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
The Cottonwoods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Alta Sloans Lake | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Sheridan Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
GreenHaus | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Rhapsody Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Melody Apartments | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Harmony Apartments | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Alpine Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
The Elements at Sloans Lake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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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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