Cheap Homes for Rent in South Platte Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $300 (16 Rentals)

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property at 2137 S Vallejo St

$696 - $796

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$696 - $796

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2137 S Vallejo St

EnglewoodCO80110
property at 1080 S Eliot St

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1080 S Eliot St

DenverCO80219

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property at 3369 S Emerson St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3369 S Emerson St

EnglewoodCO80113

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property at 1849 S Michigan Way

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1849 S Michigan Way

DenverCO80219
property at 3500 S King St

$1,450

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3500 S King St

DenverCO80236

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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 Lynwood Apartments priced from $850. Continental Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable South Platte apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Continental Court0x1Studio,1BA$879
Kimberly Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Lost Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Live On South FederalFT 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Platte area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1330 S Grant St Model at 1330 S Grant St, Unit Attic in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value South Platte apartment is the B2 Model at Avana on the Platte starting at $1,927 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Harvey Park South 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 St, Unit Attic1330 S Grant St1BR,1BA$0.80
Avana on the PlatteB22BR,2BA$1.68
Elm Creek ApartmentsEC 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Avon North Apartments2 Beds| 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.70
At the River1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Scandia Apartments1x1 lg1BR,1BA$1.73
South Eliot St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Williamsburg Community1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Federal Terrace ApartmentsFT 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Platte

What type of rentals are currently available in South Platte?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in South Platte, CO with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,587. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Platte ranging from $385 to $13,500.

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 $385 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,149.

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 $1,730 to $4,428, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

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