
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stapleton/East Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (405 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Stapleton/East Denver area of Denver.


The Collective Glendale

1524 Wabash St

1601 Colorado

Karen Jean Apartments

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The Lodge

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Courtyard at Cherry Creek

Pine Creek Apartments

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The Capri Apartments

4332 E 12th Ave
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Meridian at Cherry Creek

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Advenir at Cherry Creek North

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Admiral Apartments

The Avantus

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800 Cherry

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Garfield Park Apartments

Villages at Gateway

809 N Dexter St

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1200 Colorado

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Peak 54
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1685 N Colorado Blvd

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The Flats on Quebec

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840 Cherry

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475-501 Garfield

Greentree Village Apartments

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Spyglass Creek

The Albion Apartments

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The Harper

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Vida Apartments
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Cherry Street Townhomes

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Novi at Lowry

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Duke and Duchess

Hidden Brook Apartments

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The Rambler

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Stone Garden on Birch

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Krisana Apartments

955 Eudora St

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1335 Monroe
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The Rose on Colfax

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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

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Viewpoint 41 Lofts

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KOBE Apartments

794 Glencoe St

ReNew Cherry Creek

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Santana Ridge

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2580 N Monaco St Pkwy

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831-861 Cherry
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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 | $1,506 | $750 | $4,652 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $717 | $6,002 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Stapleton/East Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $750 | $7,547 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $1,675 | $6,038 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 405 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 Garden Apartments priced from $737. The Birch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Garden Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| The Birch | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Collective Glendale | Birch | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Tailwind 1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Stapleton Apartments | Studio Apartment C (AP) | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Abrigo Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 1601 Colorado | 2 Bedroom (A) | 2BR,2BA | $854 |
| Clinton Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
| Geneva Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Ascent at Fitzsimons | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stapleton/East Denver, CO
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stapleton/East Denver area is the $0.65 price per square foot 7111 E 96th Ave Model at 7111 E 96th Ave, Unit A in the in the Catalina neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Stapleton/East Denver apartment is the Infinity 2x1 Model at The Collective Glendale starting at $1,259 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Country Club 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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| 7111 E 96th Ave, Unit A | 7111 E 96th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| The Collective Glendale | Infinity 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 1738 Boston Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1200 Colorado | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Park 16 Apartments | 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Highline Lofts | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Harrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Vida Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Geneva Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 $737, while the average apartment in Stapleton/East Denver costs $2,932.
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 471 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 $219 which is $2,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stapleton/East Denver.
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