Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $300 (40 Rentals)

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property at 720 16th St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

720 16th St, Unit 202, Unit 202

720 16th St
DenverCO80202
property at 1415 N Pearl St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

1415 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
property at 1125 N Washington St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

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property at 1301 Speer Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1301 Speer Blvd

DenverCO80204
property at 1196 N Grant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1196 N Grant St

DenverCO80203
property at 1950 Logan St

$1,500 - $2,295

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1950 Logan St

DenverCO80203
property at 1020 15th St

$1,500 - $2,750

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1020 15th St

DenverCO80202
property at 1200 Emerson St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 4

1200 Emerson St

DenverCO80218

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property at 1617 California St

$1,580

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$1,580

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$1,580

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1617 California St

DenverCO80202
property at 1499 Blake St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1499 Blake St

DenverCO80202
property at 1020 15th St

$1,600 - $1,750

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$1,600 - $1,750

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$1,600 - $1,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1020 15th St

DenverCO80202
property at 2550 Lawrence St

$1,300 - $1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio Rentals

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2550 Lawrence St

DenverCO80205

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property at 1020 15th St

$1,650 - $2,400

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$1,650 - $2,400

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$1,650 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1020 15th St

DenverCO80202
property at 1124 N Emerson St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1124 N Emerson St

DenverCO80218
property at 1625 Larimer St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1625 Larimer St, Unit 1806, Unit 1806

1625 Larimer St
DenverCO80202

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property at 715 W 9th Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

715 W 9th Ave

DenverCO80204
property at 1376 N Pearl St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1376 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
property at 1201 Galapago St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1201 Galapago St

DenverCO80204
property at 909 Logan St

$1,849

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$1,849

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$1,849

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 29

909 Logan St

DenverCO80203
property at 1050 Cherokee St

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1050 Cherokee St

DenverCO80204

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Downtown, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Palisade Apartments priced from $735. The Novelist has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $756. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
The NovelistPlan S3 - EfficiencyStudio,1BA$756
The Jack KerouacStudioStudio,1BA$789
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$794
Lincoln HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$804
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$805
The AmbassadorStudioStudio,1BA$824
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$829
1027 Washington StreetStudioStudio,1BA$839
Cross ApartmentsThe Cornerette StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.60 price per square foot LINCOLN Model at The Apartments at Denver Place in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $2,272. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2bed 1 bath Model at 1143 Logan St starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the CBD neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Denver PlaceLINCOLN2BR,2BA$1.60
1143 Logan St2bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Residences at Capitol HeightsHumboldt2BR,1BA$1.43
Welton Park2x12BR,1BA$1.57
The Grant-Lee1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Villa Wynanda1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Logan Flats1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53
The KentomOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Birney Apartments1x1 The Central1BR,1BA$1.48
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Denver, CO

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 715 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO with pricing that ranges from $733 to $21,291. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $375 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $375 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,509.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,125 to $15,557, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,895 to $9,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $880.

Expert Rental Resources

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