Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (15 Rentals)

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1474 Xenia St
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1474 Xenia StDenver, CO 80220
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1523 Verbena 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 1 Bed unit found at Villas At Gage Point priced from $900. Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable East Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas At Gage Point1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Parkside Apartments - Affordable HousingTown House2BR,1BA$945
Hidden Brook Apartments1350-1370 StudioStudio,1BA$945
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,122
Novi at LowryLancaster1BR,1BA$1,154

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colfax, CO

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Colfax area is the $2.27 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Lowry Flats Apartments in the in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Colfax apartment is the 1321 Verbena St Model at 1321 Verbena St, Unit B starting at $1,595 with a $1.60 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.
Lowry Flats Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.27
1321 Verbena St, Unit B1321 Verbena St3BR,1BA$1.60
Grace Apartments3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.74
Lowry NorthA11BR,1BA$1.95
Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Novi at LowryProvidence I1BR,1BA$2.15
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Avantus1x1a1BR,1BA$2.34
Villas At Gage Point0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.06
Hidden Brook Apartments1350-1370 StudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Colfax, Denver, CO

Ranked #236

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 the price of a cheap apartment in East Colfax?

The cheapest apartment in East Colfax is Villas At Gage Point which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Colfax costs $2,898.

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 22 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 $538 which is $2,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Colfax.

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