Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (41 Rentals)

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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

950 W 103rd PlNorthglenn, CO 80260
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

8901 Huron StThornton, CO 80260
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Summit Northside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Northside

300 Russell BlvdThornton, CO 80229

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Lakeside Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Villas

1300 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
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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 Skyline priced from $1,015. Overlook at Uplands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,051. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SkylineThe Ashby1BR,1BA$1,015
Overlook at Uplands1A.2*1BR,1BA$1,051
Rosemont West 84thAspen RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,063
Park 8811BR,1BA$1,084
Tuscan HeightsMonet1BR,1BA$1,124
Heights on Huron1 x 1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1,143
Park Place on 92nd ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,154
View Apartments by Trion LivingB12BR,1BA$1,187
Greens of Northglenn2x2-8532BR,2BA$1,198
Summit Northside2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CO

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3660 W 90th Ave Model at 3660 W 90th Ave, Unit 3660 in the in the Parkdale at Hylands neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Summit Northside starting at $1,750 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Valley View 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.
3660 W 90th Ave, Unit 36603660 W 90th Ave4BR,2BA$1.54
Summit Northside3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,2BA$1.67
Greens of Northglenn2x2-8532BR,2BA$1.40
Westward Heights2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
707 W 96th Ave, Unit 34707 W 96th Ave2BR,2BA$1.66
Riviera Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Avens PointA1A1BR,1BA$1.86
Meadows at Town Center - Newly renovatedLook & Lease Fall Special - Get the second mont...1BR,1BA$1.80
Tuscan HeightsMonet1BR,1BA$1.66
Park 8811BR,1BA$1.76

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Hillcrest, Denver, CO

Ranked #135

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

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3.0
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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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Skyline which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,550.

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 13 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 $393 which is $2,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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