Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (20 Rentals)

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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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Trenton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton

1520 Trenton StDenver, CO 80220
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Lowry Flats Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Flats Apartments

8650-8654 E Richtofen PlDenver, CO 80220
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Glory Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glory Apartments

1345-1363 Yosemite StDenver, CO 80220
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8300 E 16th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8300 E 16th Ave

8300 E 16th AveDenver, CO 80220
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1425 Yosemite St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Yosemite St

1425 Yosemite StDenver, CO 80220
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1522 Ulster St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1522 Ulster St

1522 Ulster StDenver, CO 80220

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 Studio unit found at Hidden Brook Apartments priced from $945. Affordable Housing with desirable location has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable East Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Brook Apartments1350-1370 StudioStudio,1BA$945
Affordable Housing with desirable location0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,080
(PAST) 1520 Wabash StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,095
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,122
The Avantus1x1a1BR,1BA$1,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colfax, CO

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Colfax area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1321 Verbena St Model at 1321 Verbena St, Unit B in the in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value East Colfax apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at Grace Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.85 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.
1321 Verbena St, Unit B1321 Verbena St3BR,1BA$1.60
Grace Apartments3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing2 Bedroom Flat B2BR,1BA$2.20
Lowry NorthA1R1BR,1BA$2.09
Novi at LowryLexington1BR,1BA$2.09
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Avantus1x1a1BR,1BA$2.35
(PAST) 1520 Wabash StSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.43
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 Hidden Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in East Colfax costs $2,881.

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 16 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 $566 which is $2,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Colfax.

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