Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (31 Rentals)

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property at 4332 E 12th Ave

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4332 E 12th Ave

DenverCO80220
property at 809 N Dexter St

$962

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 20

809 N Dexter St

DenverCO80220

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Boulevard 1 Residences
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard 1 Residences

6756 E Archer DrDenver, CO 80230
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Admiral Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Admiral Apartments

850 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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1181 Bellaire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1181 Bellaire

1181 Bellaire StDenver, CO 80220
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840 Cherry
1 Bedroom Apartments

840 Cherry

840 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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1200 Colorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Colorado

1200 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80206

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780 Dexter
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

780 Dexter

780 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
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Kent Apartments
Studio Apartments

Kent Apartments

1188 Bellaire StDenver, CO 80220
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Metropolis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolis

1011 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80206
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1190 Birch St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1190 Birch St

1190 Birch StDenver, CO 80220
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870 Cherry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

870 Cherry

870 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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The Ash
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ash

777 Ash StDenver, CO 80220
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Virginia Mae Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Mae Apartment

870 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
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Hale Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hale Parkway

4321 E Hale PkyDenver, CO 80220
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833 Dexter Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

833 Dexter Apartments

833 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
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Apex 1101
1 Bedroom Apartments

Apex 1101

1101 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80220

Hilltop, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Karen Jean Apartments priced from $895. Admiral Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Karen Jean ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Admiral ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$964
800 CherryStudio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$974
840 Cherry1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,004
The Albion Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
780 DexterStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The RamblerA11BR,1BA$1,099
The Lex At LowryA31BR,1BA$1,145
831-861 Cherry2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
The Ash1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CO

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.80 price per square foot A8 Den Model at The Lex At Lowry in the in the Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,093. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 1200 Colorado starting at $1,254 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lex At LowryA8 Den2BR,2BA$1.80
1200 Colorado2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
831-861 Cherry2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Cherry Street Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Lucca Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$2.07
794 Glencoe St1x11BR,1BA$1.99
The RamblerA1-G1BR,1BA$2.04
The Ash1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
The Albion Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Karen Jean ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Hilltop, Denver, CO

Ranked #146

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop is under $1,214.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is 840 Cherry which is listed at $1,004, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $2,871.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop?

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 3 regular apartments in Hilltop 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 Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $101 which is $2,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

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