Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Colfax area of Denver.

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1474 Xenia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1474 Xenia St

1474 Xenia StDenver, CO 80220
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Verbena
1 Bedroom Apartments

Verbena

1523 Verbena StDenver, CO 80220
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1520 Wabash St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1520 Wabash St

1520-1526 Wabash StDenver, CO 80220

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1520 Trenton StDenver, CO 80220

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East Colfax, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Colfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Colfax area of Denver, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing priced from $945. Hidden Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable East Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing2 Bedroom Flat B2BR,1BA$945
Hidden Brook Apartments1350-1370 StudioStudio,1BA$945
Villas at Gage Point1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Cedar Run1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1,025
The Harper0x1 CStudio,1BA$1,061

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colfax, CO

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Colfax area is the $1.97 price per square foot B7R - The Washington Park Model at Cortland Congress Park in the in the Cheesman Park neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value East Colfax apartment is the C1 Model at Lowry North starting at $2,659 with a $2.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortland Congress ParkB7R - The Washington Park2BR,2BA$1.97
Lowry NorthC13BR,2BA$2.22
Grace Apartments3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Cedar Run1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A31BR,1BA$1.58
Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Novi at LowryLexington1BR,1BA$2.09
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Avantus1x1a1BR,1BA$2.31
Villas at Gage PointStudioStudio ,1BA$2.33
Hidden Brook Apartments1350-1370 StudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Colfax, Denver, CO

Ranked #204

Among neighborhoods in Denver, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Colfax Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Colfax Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Colfax?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Colfax is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Colfax?

The cheapest apartment in East Colfax is Villas at Gage Point which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Colfax costs $3,395.

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 34 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 $306 which is $3,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Colfax.

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