
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $705 (170 Rentals)


Capitol Square Apartments

624 E 12th Ave

Marianne Apartments

The Franklin Roosevelt Apartments
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The Denver Biltmore

Clocktower Lofts

1431 N Pearl St

1325 Corona

Welton Park

Lee Manor

Clarkson Commons
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The Wolf Londoner Building

Camelot Apartments

The Points at California 29

Cheesman Arms

The Grant-Lee

300 East 17th Apartments

Sylvia Mae

Tamai Tower at Sakura Square

The Houston
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The Gardenia

Fountainhead Apartments

The Profile

Louisa May Alcott

1630 Pennsylvania
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Ogden Park Townhomes

1020 15th St

Uptown Square Apartment Homes

The Wheatley Flats

1020 Lincoln
Downtown - 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!

970 N Pearl St

1934 Grant St

Residences at Capitol Heights
Downtown, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $840 | $5,720 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $705 | $8,786 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $880 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,957 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $880 | $3,999 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Ambassador which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 154 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $577 which is $2,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver, CO
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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
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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