Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (22 Rentals)

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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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The Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Apartments

2700 S Federal BlvdDenver, 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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Avon South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avon South

2880 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Pancratia Hall Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pancratia Hall Lofts

3144 W Frances Walsh PlDenver, 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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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 $899. 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 FederalAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
The Hill ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Denver, CO

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Denver area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2X1 Model at Avon North Apartments in the in the Southwest Denver neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Southwest Denver apartment is the Crest Model at Loretto Heights starting at $1,590 with a $1.99 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.
Avon North Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.96
Loretto HeightsCrest1BR,1BA$1.99
Advenir at Bear ValleySlate1BR,1BA$1.91
Live On South FederalAutumn Ridge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAutumn Ridge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.53
The Hill ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Federal Terrace ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Fielders CreekCottageStudio ,1BA$2.14

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 Fielders Creek listed at $1,145.

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 $999 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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