Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Downtown Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (103 Rentals)

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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 $845. The Adele has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Lower Downtown Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$845
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$855
X DenverCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1AStudio,1BA$859
Cross ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$895
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Tamai Tower at Sakura SquareTamai Tower StudioStudio,1BA$1,060
The JeffersonStudio FStudio,1BA$1,069
1600 BoulderStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The BarristerStudioStudio,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Downtown Denver, CO

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Downtown Denver area is the $2.09 price per square foot CHAMPA Model at The Apartments at Denver Place in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $4,570. The second greatest value Lower Downtown Denver apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at Ballpark Townhomes starting at $3,190 with a $1.53 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.
The Apartments at Denver PlaceCHAMPA3BR,3BA$2.09
Ballpark Townhomes3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Auraria Lofts4BR/2BA - Corner4BR,2BA$0.90
2020 LawrenceA71BR,1BA$2.05
Park Avenue WestOne Bedroom (60%)1BR,1BA$1.94
ReNew on Stout2h2BR,1BA$2.10
300 East 17th ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.76
The Wolf Londoner Building1x11BR,1BA$1.96
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
Cross ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.15

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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 $1,140.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lower Downtown Denver is Cross Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Lower Downtown Denver costs $2,913.

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 103 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 $1,281 which is $1,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Downtown Denver.

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