
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (580 Rentals)
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Palisade Apartments

1616 N Washington St

1671 Washington

Winbro

The Jefferson

Cross Apartments
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4538 Clayton St

The Zell

The Ambassador

655 N Broadway

Grosvenor Arms Apartments

1651 Washington

Mark Twain
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Lofts @ 1418

Governor's Park West

222 Logan

The Wolcott

1066 N Clarkson St

The Capri Apartments

The Coronas
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Louisa May Alcott

1362 St. Paul

1630 Pennsylvania

Camelot Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

The Franklin Roosevelt Apartments

3014 N Downing St

The Norwich

1960 Sherman St

The Denver Biltmore
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The Elisabetta - Income Restricted

Welton Park

The Vista at Washington Park

1335 Monroe

Fountainhead Apartments

Congress Park Flats

Belle on the Park

Cambridge Place

Tamai Tower at Sakura Square

Robert Frost

1857 W Mosier Pl
Downtown Denver - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Denver, CO by our Denver, CO Local Expert Marie McGinnis. See how it ranks!
Downtown Denver, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Denver?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Denver Studio Apartments | $1,656 | $795 | $5,605 |
Downtown Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $733 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $880 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,292 | $960 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $880 | $3,999 |
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There are currently 580 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Denver Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Denver area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Palisade Apartments priced from $795. The Anglesey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Downtown Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palisade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
The Anglesey | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
1671 Washington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Capitol Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $880 |
Corona Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Cross Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $895 |
X Denver | COLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1A | Studio,1BA | $900 |
1325 Corona | Studio | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Denver, CO
As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Denver area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 bedroom, 2 bath Model at Larimer 35 in the in the Five Points neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Downtown Denver apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Small Model at Peak 54 starting at $1,455 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Belcaro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Denver apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Larimer 35 | 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Peak 54 | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
1200 Colorado | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
The Ogden Arms at 945 Ogden | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Redi High Street | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Z53 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Cheesman Arms | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Villages at Curtis Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Lafayette Gardens | 1330 Lafayette Street Denver | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
The Birney Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Colorado and customized analysis for Central Denver, CO. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Denver Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Denver?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Denver is under $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Denver?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Denver is 1431 Pearl St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown Denver costs $3,254.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Denver?
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 232 regular apartments in Downtown Denver 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 Downtown Denver?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Denver have an average cost of $619 which is $2,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Denver.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver, CO
Written by: Marie McGinnis
Denver is a beautiful city with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a wide variety of housing options. As your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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