
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Colfax area of Denver.


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Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing

1524 Wabash St

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The Villas at Gage Pointe

The Avantus
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Novi at Lowry

The Rose on Colfax

1425 N Yosemite St

1545 Uinta St

1425 N Yosemite St
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1474 Xenia St

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1523 Verbena St
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East Colfax, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Colfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Colfax Studio Apartments | $833 | $750 | $925 |
| East Colfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $788 | $1,821 |
| East Colfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,225 | $5,020 |
| East Colfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,538 | $2,435 |
| East Colfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $2,767 | $2,767 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available East Colfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Colfax area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avantus priced from $994. Novi at Lowry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avantus | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Novi at Lowry | Lancaster | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Rose on Colfax | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| Grace Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colfax, CO
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Colfax area is the $2.03 price per square foot C1 Model at Lowry North in the in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,435. The second greatest value East Colfax apartment is the 1570 Tamarac St Model at 1570 Tamarac St, Unit 1570 B starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Colfax apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry North | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 1570 Tamarac St, Unit 1570 B | 1570 Tamarac St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1321 Verbena St, Unit B | 1321 Verbena St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Grace Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Novi at Lowry | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Rose on Colfax | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Avantus | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Colfax Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Colfax?
The cheapest apartment in East Colfax is The Avantus which is listed at $994, while the average apartment in East Colfax costs $2,767.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 17 regular apartments in East 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 East Colfax?
Cheap apartments in East Colfax have an average cost of $450 which is $2,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Colfax.
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