Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (50 Rentals)

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1444 Stuart St

DenverCO80204

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Jefferson Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Park

2733 W 23rd AveDenver, CO 80211
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Vesty Park Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vesty Park Flats

3190 W 14th AveDenver, CO 80204
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Arroyo Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Village

1299 Knox CtDenver, CO 80204
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Sierra Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Apartments

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

Keri Lynn Apartments

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

Edge Apartments

5218-5220 W 25th AveEdgewater, CO 80214

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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 Studio unit found at Proto priced from $1,044. Alpine Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ProtoStudio / 1 Bath_315Studio,1BA$1,044
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Edge ApartmentsEdge Apartments StudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The EverettStudio / 1 Bath_372Studio,1BA$1,099
Flats at Sloan's Lake WestClassic1BR,1BA$1,165
Turntable StudiosStudio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,181
X at Sloan'sStudio_407Studio,1BA$1,193
Flats at Sloan's Lake EastRenovated1BR,1BA$1,219
The Roost Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,250
Sienna on Sloan's LakeOne Bedroom 11B - 11F1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colfax, CO

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colfax area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 bedroom townhome Model at 1330 Sheridan Blvd in the in the Colfax neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Colfax apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Elements at Sloans Lake starting at $1,830 with a $2.03 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.
1330 Sheridan Blvd2 bedroom townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.69
The Elements at Sloans Lake2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Harley House2x22BR,2BA$2.25
The Mile1 Bedroom / 1 Bath_7201BR,1BA$2.35
Sheridan Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
TraverseA51BR,1BA$2.21
The CottonwoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Flats at Sloan's Lake WestRenovated1BR,1BA$2.08
Flats at Sloan's Lake EastRenovated1BR,1BA$2.03
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colfax, Denver, CO

Ranked #79

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colfax?

The cheapest apartment in Colfax is Alpine Flats which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Colfax costs $3,387.

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 204 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 $894 which is $2,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colfax.

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