
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (19 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Denver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Denver Studio Apartments | $1,565 | $1,337 | $2,030 |
| Southwest Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $880 | $2,002 |
| Southwest Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,199 | $2,866 |
| Southwest Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $1,630 | $3,390 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Denver Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Denver area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Chateau Apartments priced from $880. Williamsburg Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southwest Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chateau Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Williamsburg Community | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Mansard Square Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Kimberly Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Live On South Federal | FT 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Denver, CO
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Denver area is the $1.53 price per square foot EC 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Elm Creek Apartments in the in the Southwest Denver neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Southwest Denver apartment is the 2X1 Model at Mansard Square Apartments starting at $1,335 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Southwest Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Denver apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek Apartments | EC 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Mansard Square Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Williamsburg Community | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Cornell Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Avon North Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Royal Chateau Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Live On South Federal | FT 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Hill Apartments | FT 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Federal Terrace Apartments | FT 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| All Saints Apartments | Waitast1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Denver Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Denver?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Denver is Royal Chateau Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Southwest Denver costs $1,652.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Denver?
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 7 regular apartments in Southwest Denver 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 Southwest Denver?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Denver have an average cost of $171 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Denver.
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