Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (21 Rentals)

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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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Elm Creek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Creek Apartments

1640 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80219
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Pancratia Hall Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pancratia Hall Lofts

3144 W Frances Walsh PlDenver, CO 80236
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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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Avon South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avon South

2880 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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1860 S Grove St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1860 S Grove St

1860 S Grove StDenver, CO 80219
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The Grove Lanai
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove Lanai

1820 S Grove StDenver, CO 80219
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El Pinon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Pinon

1725 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80219
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Pam Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pam Gardens

2929 W Colorado AveDenver, CO 80219

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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 Mansard Square Apartments priced from $895. Live On South Federal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Southwest Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$895
Live On South FederalAmherst 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAmherst 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Federal Terrace ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Denver, CO

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Denver area is the $1.53 price per square foot Elm Creek 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 Two Bedroom Model at Orchard Glen Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $2.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elm Creek ApartmentsElm Creek 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Orchard Glen ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.39
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
Live On South FederalThe Hill 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.53
Federal Terrace ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
SorellaS1 AffordableStudio ,1BA$2.68
Kimberly Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28

Getting Around the Southwest Denver Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Denver Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Denver?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Denver is at Sorella listed at $1,293.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Denver Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Denver Apartment is $895 at Mansard Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Denver Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Denver is starting from $1,199 at Live On South Federal.

What is the most affordable Southwest Denver Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Denver Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Orchard Glen Apartments and starts from $1,845.

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