Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Downtown Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (113 Rentals)

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property at 1960 Sherman St

1960 Sherman St

DenverCO80203

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815 24th St

DenverCO80205

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Lower Downtown Denver, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Downtown Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Downtown Denver area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Winbro priced from $825. The Zell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Lower Downtown Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$825
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$880
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$895
Cross ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$895
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$895
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
X DenverCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1AStudio,1BA$900
The BarristerStudioStudio,1BA$990
Uptown Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The ProfileStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Downtown Denver, CO

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Downtown Denver area is the $2.15 price per square foot The Classic Model at Diamond at Prospect in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Lower Downtown Denver apartment is the 1020 15th St Model at 1020 15th St, Unit Unit 15e starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Downtown Denver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond at ProspectThe Classic3BR,2BA$2.15
1020 15th St, Unit Unit 15e1020 15th St2BR,2BA$1.90
Park Avenue WestTwo Bedroom B (80%)2BR,1.75BA$1.90
SoleraPowell1BR,1BA$2.10
1020 15th St, Unit 121020 15th St1BR,1BA$1.88
300 East 17th ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.98
The Wolf Londoner Building1x11BR,1BA$1.90
The Douglas ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$2.14
The BarristerStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Lower Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Lower Downtown Denver, Denver, and the greater Denver area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Downtown Denver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Downtown Denver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Downtown Denver is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Downtown Denver?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Downtown Denver is Uptown Terrace which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Lower Downtown Denver costs $3,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Downtown Denver?

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 113 regular apartments in Lower Downtown Denver 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 Lower Downtown Denver?

Cheap apartments in Lower Downtown Denver have an average cost of $937 which is $2,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Downtown Denver.

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