Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Platte Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $400 (21 Rentals)

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property at 2137 S Vallejo St

$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2137 S Vallejo St, Unit 3

2137 S Vallejo St
EnglewoodCO80110
property at 3100 S Federal Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3100 S Federal Blvd

DenverCO80236

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property at 3100 S Federal Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200

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3100 S Federal Blvd, Unit 209

3100 S Federal Blvd
DenverCO80236
property at 1301 S Lincoln St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1301 S Lincoln St

DenverCO80210
property at 1080 S Eliot St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1080 S Eliot St

DenverCO80219
property at 3500 S King St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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3500 S King St

DenverCO80236

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property at 320 E Harvard Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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320 E Harvard Ave

DenverCO80210
property at 2100 S Grant St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2100 S Grant St

DenverCO80210
property at 2111 S Emerson St

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2111 S Emerson St

DenverCO80210
property at 3380 S Canosa Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3380 S Canosa Ct

SheridanCO80110

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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 Pinecrest priced from $875. Live On South Federal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South Platte apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PinecrestAR 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Live On South FederalAR 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAR 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Royal Chateau Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Platte area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1330 S Grant St Model at 1330 S Grant St in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value South Platte apartment is the EC 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Elm Creek Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.53 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.
1330 S Grant St1330 S Grant St2BR,1BA$1.58
Elm Creek ApartmentsEC 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Loretto HeightsCrest1BR,1BA$1.75
Mansard Square Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.73
Avon North Apartments2 Beds| 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.70
South Eliot St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Evans Station LoftsUNIT 11BR,1BA$1.74
Williamsburg Community1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Royal Chateau Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Platte

What type of rentals are currently available in South Platte?

There are currently 375 Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,188. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Platte ranging from $315 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Platte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Platte ranges from $315 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,818.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Platte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Platte range from $1,643 to $4,188, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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