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

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Tuscan Heights
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$1,165 - $1,777
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Tuscan Heights

1800 W 85th AveDenver, CO 80260
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property at 10211 Ura Ln

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10211 Ura Ln

DenverCO80260

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Village Of Greenbriar
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$999 - $2,034
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$999 - $2,034

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Village Of Greenbriar

8290 Federal BlvdWestminster, CO 80031
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Aztec Villa Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,743
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$1,100 - $1,743

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Aztec Villa Apartments

8675 Mariposa StThornton, CO 80260
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Skyline
$1,139 - $2,319
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$1,100 - $2,280
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Skyline

8849 Pearl StThornton, CO 80229
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The Meadows at Town Center
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$1,220 - $1,845
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$1,199 - $1,824
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The Meadows at Town Center

10101 Washington StThornton, CO 80229
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property at 8778 Osage St

$1,225 - $1,595

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$1,225

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$1,225

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8778 Osage St

ThorntonCO80260
property at 8635 Clay St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8635 Clay St

WestminsterCO80031
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Avens Point
$1,446 - $1,695
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$1,438 - $1,687
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Avens Point

8901 Grant StThornton, CO 80229
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property at 2715 W 86th Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2715 W 86th Ave

WestminsterCO80031
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Overlook at Uplands
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$1,576 - $2,550
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$1,576 - $2,550

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$1,576 - $2,550
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Overlook at Uplands

8775 Clay StWestminster, CO 80031
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property at 1355 E 100th Ln

$820

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$820

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1355 E 100th Ln

ThorntonCO80229
property at 1202 E 100th Pl

$830

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$830

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$830

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1202 E 100th Pl

ThorntonCO80229
property at 1395 E 100th Ln

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1395 E 100th Ln

ThorntonCO80229
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Beacon House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon House

10738 Huron StNorthglenn, CO 80234
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Heights on Huron
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heights on Huron

10648 Huron StNorthglenn, CO 80234
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

8901 Huron StThornton, CO 80260

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Lakeside Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Villas

1300 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
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Park 88
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 88

101 E 88th AveThornton, CO 80229
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Summit Northside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Northside

300 Russell BlvdThornton, CO 80229
property at 707 W 96th Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 13

707 W 96th Ave

ThorntonCO80260
property at 10211 Ura Ln

$1,395

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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10211 Ura Ln

ThorntonCO80260
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Hadley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley

501 E 102nd AveThornton, CO 80229
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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

950 W 103rd PlNorthglenn, CO 80260
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Sunset Peak
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Peak

475 E Russell BlvdThornton, CO 80229
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property at 8701 Huron St

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 11

8701 Huron St

ThorntonCO80260

Hillcrest, Denver, CO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beacon House1x1 676 sqft1BR,1BA$1,054
Aztec Villa Apartments1 bd 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Heights on Huron1 x 1 - Partial1BR,1BA$1,110
Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
SkylineThe Ashby1BR,1BA$1,159
Park 8811BR,1BA$1,188
Summit Northside2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Creekside Place ApartmentsBungalow1BR,1BA$1,199
Rosemont West 84thAspen Renovated1BR,1BA$1,205
The Meadows at Town Center1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside Villas3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.69
Village Of GreenbriarThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.82
2430 W 82nd Pl, Unit #2B Weminster2430 W 82nd Pl2BR,2BA$1.77
Highpointe Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A21BR,1BA$1.85
Riviera Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
The Meadows at Town Center1x11BR,1BA$1.69
Tuscan HeightsMonet1BR,1BA$1.69
Aztec Villa Apartments1 bd 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Park Place on 92nd ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Beacon House1x1 611 sqft1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Denver, CO

Ranked #152

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Denver. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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