
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stapleton/East Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (432 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Stapleton/East Denver area of Denver.


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Park Hill Station

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Parker CO

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Grace Apartments

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The Glenwood

Karen Jean Apartments

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Meridian Garden Apartments

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Admiral Apartments
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Courtyard at Cherry Creek

The Collective Glendale

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840 Cherry

809 N Dexter St

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Hudson at Highline

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The Avantus

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Villas at Gage Point Apartments

10150 E Virginia Ave

Villages at Gateway

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Meridian at Cherry Creek
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Greentree Village Apartments

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8500 E Colfax Ave

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Bo Apartments

3455 Jackson St

3455 Jackson St

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Santana Ridge

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Peak 54

The Flats on Quebec

1601 Colorado

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Stone Garden on Birch
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Novi at Lowry

The Albion

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The Harper

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Cherry Street Townhomes

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Cambridge Place

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The Capri Apartments

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Garfield Park Apartments

Spyglass Creek

The Rose on Colfax

2835 Colorado Blvd
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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

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Creekside

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ReNew Cherry Creek

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The Lodge

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Viewpoint 41 Lofts

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Krisana Apartments

801 N Dahlia St, Unit 2

4720 E 8th Ave, Unit 9

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2329 Clermont St, Unit Clermont

The Lex At Lowry
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Stapleton/East Denver, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stapleton/East Denver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton/East Denver Studio Apartments | $1,413 | $750 | $4,574 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $788 | $7,874 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $944 | $6,806 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Stapleton/East Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $2,395 | $5,003 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 432 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Stapleton/East Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Stapleton/East Denver Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stapleton/East Denver area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Elk Ridge priced from $743. Marion Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Stapleton/East Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Elk Ridge | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $743 |
| Marion Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Fitz Gateway | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| 1442 Macon St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Tailwind 1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Monte Vista | Studio Vista | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Stapleton Apartments | Studio Apartment A | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| Park 16 Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Parker CO | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $856 |
| Grace Apartments | No6 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stapleton/East Denver, CO
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stapleton/East Denver area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2880 Harrison St in the in the Skyland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Stapleton/East Denver apartment is the 1321 Verbena St Model at 1321 Verbena St, Unit B starting at $1,450 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stapleton/East Denver apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2880 Harrison St | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1321 Verbena St, Unit B | 1321 Verbena St | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1435-1445 Jersey St | 2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** ** Special pric... | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Vantage Point | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Fitz Gateway | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Stone Garden on Birch | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Del Mar Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Jamaica Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleStapleton/East Denver, Denver, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Stapleton/East Denver, Denver, CO
Archuleta Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Colorado and customized analysis for Northeastern Denver. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stapleton/East Denver Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stapleton/East Denver?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stapleton/East Denver is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stapleton/East Denver?
The cheapest apartment in Stapleton/East Denver is Elk Ridge which is listed at $743, while the average apartment in Stapleton/East Denver costs $4,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stapleton/East 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 242 regular apartments in Stapleton/East 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 Stapleton/East Denver?
Cheap apartments in Stapleton/East Denver have an average cost of $158 which is $4,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stapleton/East Denver.
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