
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (48 Rentals)
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Tuscan Heights

Westward Heights

10211 Ura Ln

2708 W 98th Dr

900 E 112th Pl, Unit 1

9020 Osceola St, Unit 1

11000 Larry Dr

10821 Larry Dr
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9300 Grove St

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Village Of Greenbriar

8591 Lowell Blvd

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Park Place on 92nd Apartments

3400 W 104th Pl

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Aztec Villa Apartments

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Skyline

Orchard Hills, Senior

Creekside Place Apartments
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Rosemont West 84th

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The Meadows at Town Center

8778 Osage St

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Overlook at Thornton

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Legacy Heights Apartments

8635 Clay St

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Avens Point
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2715 W 86th Ave

Highpointe Park

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Overlook at Uplands

1355 E 100th Ln

1202 E 100th Pl

1395 E 100th Ln

Beacon House

Heights on Huron

Carriage Hill
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Lakeside Villas

Park 88

Summit Northside

The Cottages at Panorama Pointe

707 W 96th Ave

10211 Ura Ln

Hadley

Riviera Apartments

Sunset Peak
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Pine Gardens Apartments

8701 Huron St
Hillcrest, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,741 | $1,531 | $1,831 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $820 | $2,400 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,179 | $3,880 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,569 | $4,766 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Beacon House priced from $1,054. Aztec Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon House | 1x1 676 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Aztec Villa Apartments | 1 bd 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Heights on Huron | 1 x 1 - Partial | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Lakeside Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Skyline | The Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Park 88 | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| Summit Northside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Creekside Place Apartments | Bungalow | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Rosemont West 84th | Aspen Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| The Meadows at Town Center | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CO
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lakeside Villas in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Village Of Greenbriar starting at $2,034 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Parkdale at Hylands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Village Of Greenbriar | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 2430 W 82nd Pl, Unit #2B Weminster | 2430 W 82nd Pl | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Highpointe Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Riviera Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Meadows at Town Center | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Aztec Villa Apartments | 1 bd 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Park Place on 92nd Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Beacon House | 1x1 611 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Northglenn High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $1,220.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Park Place on 92nd Apartments which is listed at $1,041, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 82 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $1,089 which is $2,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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