Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (40 Rentals)

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$1,008 - $1,278

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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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1200 Colorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Colorado

1200 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80206
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1181 Bellaire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1181 Bellaire

1181 Bellaire StDenver, CO 80220
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Admiral Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Admiral Apartments

850 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220

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840 Cherry
1 Bedroom Apartments

840 Cherry

840 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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816 N. Cherry St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 N. Cherry St

816 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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Kent Apartments
Studio Apartments

Kent Apartments

1188 Bellaire StDenver, CO 80220
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780 Dexter
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

780 Dexter

780 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
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Metropolis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolis

1011 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80206
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Hale Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hale Parkway

4321 E Hale PkyDenver, CO 80220
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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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Virginia Mae Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Mae Apartment

870 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
Student Housing
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The Ash
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ash

777 Ash StDenver, CO 80220
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Dahlia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dahlia Apartments

801 Dahlia StDenver, CO 80220
Corporate Housing
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833 Dexter Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

833 Dexter Apartments

833 Dexter StDenver, CO 80220
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831-861 Cherry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

831-861 Cherry

831 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220
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Apex 1101
1 Bedroom Apartments

Apex 1101

1101 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80220
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The Irving
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Irving

1122 Albion StDenver, CO 80220
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794 Glencoe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

794 Glencoe St

794 Glencoe StDenver, CO 80220
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Lucca Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucca Apartments

815 Cherry StDenver, CO 80220

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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 1 Bed unit found at 1200 Colorado priced from $995. The Rambler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1200 Colorado1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The RamblerA11BR,1BA$999
Admiral ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
800 CherryStudio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,025
840 Cherry1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
816 N. Cherry St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,085
Vida Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
The Albion Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
The Ash1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,233
831-861 Cherry2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CO

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.80 price per square foot C1 Model at The Lex At Lowry in the in the Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,185. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Vida Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 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 LowryC13BR,2BA$1.80
Vida Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
831-861 Cherry2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Cherry Street Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Lucca Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.91
Apex 11011x11BR,1BA$2.07
The RamblerA1-G1BR,1BA$1.84
The Ash1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
816 N. Cherry St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
1200 Colorado1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop, Denver, CO

Ranked #170

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is 1200 Colorado which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $2,732.

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 $2,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

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