
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (257 Rentals)
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624 E 12th Ave

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The Adele

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Winbro

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1651 Washington

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Capitol Square Apartments

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Grant Place

1450 N Clarkson St

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Emily Dickinson

Camelot Apartments
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The Barrister

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The Jefferson

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Grosvenor Arms Apartments

1431 N Pearl St

1329 N Grant St

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The Verse

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Lee Manor

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Louisa May Alcott

1431 Pearl St
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1066 N Clarkson St, Unit 05

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Mark Twain

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Residences at Capitol Heights

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WestEnd

Camellia Apartments

The Kentom

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Belmore Apartments

1148 N Washington St

The Franklin Roosevelt Apartments

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Uptown Square Apartment Homes

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The Thomas Carlyle

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The Helene

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Welton Park

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Ten Ten Clarkson

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Cranes Landing

The Wolf Londoner Building

1376 N Pearl St, Unit 212

1736 N Washington St

1042 N Clarkson St, Unit 3
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300 East 17th Apartments

909 N Logan St, Unit 4D

1160 N Ogden St, Unit 306

Belmont Buckingham

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Boston Lofts

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Sylvia Mae

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Clarkson Commons

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Chamber Lofts

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20th Street Station

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Civic Lofts
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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 | $1,587 | $759 | $5,912 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,621 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $755 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 257 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Denver, CO is a 3 Beds unit found at Benedict Park Place priced from $654. The Jack Kerouac has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict Park Place | Phase 3 Antero | 3BR,2BA | $654 |
| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $759 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| 1651 Washington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Zell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| 1315co | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $814 |
| The Tiffany | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Lincoln Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $859 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at MARIPOSA III (The Mariposa) in the in the CBD neighborhood starting from $1,576. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the WELTON Model at The Apartments at Denver Place starting at $1,512 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| MARIPOSA III (The Mariposa) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Apartments at Denver Place | WELTON | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Ogden Arms at 945 Ogden | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Cheesman Arms | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Grant-Lee | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Lee Manor | 1 Bedroom-Hardwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Denver, CO
Ranked #12
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at The Jack Kerouac listed at $739.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $880 at Camelot Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,250 at 1159 Corona St..
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Benedict Park Place and starts from $654.
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