Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Platte Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (86 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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The Vertice
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Vertice

911 S Washington StDenver, CO 80209
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Avon South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avon South

2880 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bonsai Apartments priced from $706. Flats at Mississippi has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $761. Here are the most affordable South Platte apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonsai ApartmentsCypress1BR,1BA$706
Flats at Mississippi0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$761
At the RiverStudioStudio,1BA$795
Williamsburg Community1x11BR,1BA$919
PinecrestTA 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsTA 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Live On South FederalTA 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Off Broadway FlatsMiddle 1B 1B1BR,1BA$969
Lost Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Platte area is the $1.40 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Avon North Apartments in the in the Southwest Denver neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Platte apartment is the Timberline Model at Loretto Heights starting at $1,522 with a $1.58 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.
Avon North ApartmentsPenthouse3BR,1BA$1.40
Loretto HeightsTimberline2BR,1BA$1.58
Elm Creek ApartmentsEC 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Sunridge ApartmentsSUNRIDGE TWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.67
Kimberly Woods ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.75
Flats at Mississippi2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
Fielders CreekHomestead1BR,1BA$1.78
Williamsburg Community1x11BR,1BA$1.48
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Platte, Denver, CO

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Platte is Williamsburg Community which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in South Platte costs $2,900.

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 45 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 $158 which is $2,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Platte.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!