Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Platte Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (89 Rentals)

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1330 S Grant St
$700 - $1,300
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$700 - $1,300

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1330 S Grant St

1330 S Grant StDenver, CO 80210
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property at 1749 S Gilpin St

$900

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$900

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$900

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1749 S Gilpin St

DenverCO80210

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Continental Court
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$987 - $2,842
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$943 - $2,798
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Continental Court

3125-3129 W Arkansas AveDenver, CO 80219
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property at 1767 S Broadway

$995 - $1,050

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$995

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1767 S Broadway

DenverCO80210
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South Eliot St Apartments
$1,000 - $1,350
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$1,000 - $1,350

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$1,000 - $1,350
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South Eliot St Apartments

1021-1041 S Eliot StDenver, CO 80219
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Mansard Square Apartments
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$1,035 - $1,335
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$995 - $1,295
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$40

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$1,035 - $1,335
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Mansard Square Apartments

3080 W Iliff AveDenver, CO 80219
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Live On South Federal
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$1,075 - $1,680
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$1,075 - $1,680

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Live On South Federal

2775 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Parkwood Plaza
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$1,093 - $2,506
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$1,049 - $2,462
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Parkwood Plaza

1436 S Irving StDenver, CO 80219
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The Overland
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$1,133 - $4,306
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$1,099 - $4,272
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The Overland

2065 S Cherokee StDenver, CO 80223
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Broadway Plaza Lofts
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$1,150 - $1,600
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$1,150 - $1,600

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$1,150 - $1,600
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

Broadway Plaza Lofts

2330 BroadwayDenver, CO 80205
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property at 3839 S Knox Ct

$1,150

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$1,150

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3839 S Knox Ct

DenverCO80236
property at 2076 S Acoma St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2076 S Acoma St

DenverCO80223
property at 3680 S Lowell Blvd

$1,300

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$1,300

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3680 S Lowell Blvd

DenverCO80236
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Oso Apartments
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$1,319 - $3,210
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$1,309 - $3,200
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Oso Apartments

1900 S Acoma StDenver, CO 80223
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property at 1360 S Grant St

$1,375

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$1,375

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1360 S Grant St

DenverCO80210
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Brentwood Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Tower

3130 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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CQ Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CQ Apartments

2912 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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The Riverpoint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverpoint

1380 W Mississippi AveDenver, CO 80223
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Williamsburg Community
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Community

3120 W Iliff AveDenver, CO 80219
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Pancratia Hall Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pancratia Hall Lofts

3144 W Frances Walsh PlDenver, CO 80236
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1000 South Logan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 South Logan

1000 S Logan StDenver, CO 80209
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Carraway
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carraway

1190 S Pennsylvania StDenver, CO 80210
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The Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Apartments

2700 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Pinecrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest

3190 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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Christiana Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Christiana Apartments

3160 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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Flats at Mississippi
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at Mississippi

1400 W Mississippi AveDenver, CO 80223
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960 South Logan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

960 South Logan

960 S Logan StDenver, CO 80209

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Cheapest Available South Platte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Platte area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at At the River priced from $795. Lynwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable South Platte apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
At the RiverStudioStudio,1BA$795
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Kimberly Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Lost Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Continental Court0x1Studio,1BA$987
Williamsburg Community1x11BR,1BA$995
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Creekside1x11BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Platte area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1330 S Grant St Model at 1330 S Grant St in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Platte apartment is the 2020 S Fox St Model at 2020 S Fox St, Unit C starting at $1,400 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Washington Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Platte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1330 S Grant St1330 S Grant St1BR,1BA$0.87
2020 S Fox St, Unit C2020 S Fox St1BR,1BA$1.75
Kimberly Woods ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.78
South Eliot St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Williamsburg Community1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
3333 S Grant St1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.77
At the RiverStudioStudio ,1BA$1.59
1929 S Elati St, Unit 1929 Elati S St.1929 S Elati St1BR,1BA$1.80

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Denver. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Platte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Platte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Platte is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Platte?

The cheapest apartment in South Platte is Lynwood Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Platte costs $2,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Platte?

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 71 regular apartments in South Platte 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 South Platte?

Cheap apartments in South Platte have an average cost of $309 which is $2,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Platte.

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