Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Platte Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (95 Rentals)

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Brentwood Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Tower

3130 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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CQ Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CQ Apartments

2912 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Williamsburg Community
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Community

3120 W Iliff AveDenver, CO 80219
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Pinecrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest

3190 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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The Riverpoint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverpoint

1380 W Mississippi AveDenver, CO 80223
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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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1000 South Logan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 South Logan

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

Christiana Apartments

3160 W Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80219
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Cherry Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Tree Apartments

1969-1995 S Decatur StDenver, CO 80219
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2720 South Federal
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2720 South Federal

2720 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Elm Creek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Creek Apartments

1640 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80219
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South Platte, Denver, CO Local Guide

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. Mansard Square 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
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$895
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Live On South FederalAmherst 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAmherst 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
PinecrestAmherst 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
CarrawayS1Studio,1BA$934
Lost Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Platte area is the $1.69 price per square foot SUNRIDGE FOUR BEDROOM Model at Sunridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Denver neighborhood starting from $1,773. The second greatest value South Platte apartment is the Peak Model at Loretto Heights starting at $1,609 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Southwest Denver 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.
Sunridge ApartmentsSUNRIDGE FOUR BEDROOM4BR,2BA$1.69
Loretto HeightsPeak2BR,2BA$1.54
Elm Creek ApartmentsElm Creek 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Avon North Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Kimberly Woods ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.75
Flats at Mississippi2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
918 S Logan St, Unit 305918 S Logan St1BR,1BA$1.75
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.53
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Platte, Denver, CO

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the South Platte Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Platte is Mansard Square Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Platte costs $3,100.

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 50 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 $162 which is $2,938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Platte.

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