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

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1330 S Grant St

1633 S Julian Way

At the River

1633 S Julian Way

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1927 S Elati St, Unit 1927, Unit 1927

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1929 S Elati St, Unit 1929 Elati S St., Unit 1929 Elati S St.

1749 S Gilpin St

Kimberly Arms
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Lost Creek Apartments

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Continental Court

Cornell Apartments

1767 S Broadway

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Mansard Square Apartments

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Live On South Federal

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Parkwood Plaza

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925 S Washington St, Unit 303, Unit 303

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The Overland

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Broadway Plaza Lofts

3839 S Knox Ct

University Station Senior

2076 S Acoma St

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Sorella at Loretto Heights

3680 S Lowell Blvd

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Oso Apartments

918 S Pennsylvania St, Unit 306
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1360 S Grant St

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2020 S Fox St, Unit C, Unit C

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Platte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Platte Studio Apartments | $1,534 | $895 | $2,263 |
| South Platte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $700 | $2,613 |
| South Platte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,249 | $4,644 |
| South Platte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $1,500 | $4,188 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Platte Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the River | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Lynwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Kimberly Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Lost Creek Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Continental Court | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $987 |
| Williamsburg Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Cornell Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Creekside | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1330 S Grant St | 1330 S Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 2020 S Fox St, Unit C | 2020 S Fox St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Kimberly Woods Apartments | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| South Eliot St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Williamsburg Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Cornell Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 3333 S Grant St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Mansard Square Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| At the River | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1929 S Elati St, Unit 1929 Elati S St. | 1929 S Elati St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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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