
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stapleton/East Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (413 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Stapleton/East Denver area of Denver.


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Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing

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Park Hill Station

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Holly38

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Meridian at Cherry Creek

The Collective Glendale

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Meridian Garden Apartments

1524 Wabash St

1601 Colorado

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800 Cherry
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Karen Jean Apartments

Spyglass Creek

1685 N Colorado Blvd

Pine Creek Apartments

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Parker CO

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Lowry Park

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The Villas at Gage Pointe

2580 N Monaco St Pkwy, Unit 1

4332 E 12th Ave

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The Lodge
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Villages at Gateway

The Avantus

Greentree Village Apartments

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Peak 54

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Bo Apartments

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The Harper

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780 Dexter

ReNew Cherry Creek

The Flats on Quebec

1468 Ivanhoe St
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Cherry Street Townhomes

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Viewpoint 41 Lofts

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475-501 Garfield

2580 N Monaco St Pkwy

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The Crossing Apartment Homes

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Garfield Park Apartments

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The Rambler

Ascent at Havana

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Krisana Apartments

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Stone Garden on Birch
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955 Eudora St, Unit 104E

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Hudson at Highline

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Cambridge Place

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The Capri Apartments

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Novi at Lowry

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Santana Ridge

The Rose on Colfax

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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

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Broadstone on 9th

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Courtyard at Cherry Creek
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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 | $1,417 | $735 | $2,125 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $788 | $5,627 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $854 | $7,369 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Stapleton/East Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $1,219 | $6,362 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 413 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 Meridian at Cherry Creek priced from $799. The Collective Glendale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. 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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| Meridian at Cherry Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Collective Glendale | Birch | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Tailwind 1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Meridian Garden Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Geneva Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| 1601 Colorado | 2 Bedroom (A) | 2BR,2BA | $854 |
| The Birch | Studio | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Geneva Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 800 Cherry | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $877 |
| Ascent at Fitzsimons | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stapleton/East Denver, CO
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stapleton/East Denver area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Townhome (F) Model at Villas at Stone Trace in the in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $1,712. The second greatest value Stapleton/East Denver apartment is the 3 Beds | 1 Bath Model at Park 16 Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Original Aurora 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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| Villas at Stone Trace | 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Townhome (F) | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Park 16 Apartments | 3 Beds | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Collective Glendale | Infinity 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Harrison | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 980 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Highline Lofts | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Park Point | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2348-2352 Emporia St | 1x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Spyglass Creek | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Jamaica Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stapleton/East Denver?
The cheapest apartment in Stapleton/East Denver is Meridian Garden Apartments which is listed at $786, while the average apartment in Stapleton/East Denver costs $2,876.
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 425 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 $761 which is $2,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stapleton/East Denver.
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