
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stapleton/East Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (420 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Stapleton/East Denver area of Denver.


Freshlo

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Holly38

1685 N Colorado Blvd

The Collective Glendale

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Park Hill Station

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Meridian Garden Apartments

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Parker CO

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Grace Apartments

4332 E 12th Ave
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Karen Jean Apartments

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Meridian at Cherry Creek

Pine Creek Apartments

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Courtyard at Cherry Creek

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800 Cherry

1302 S Parker Rd

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Hudson at Highline

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The Crossing Apartment Homes

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The Harper

Villages at Gateway
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Greentree Village Apartments

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Peak 54

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8500 E Colfax Ave

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955 Eudora Street #105

Ascent at Havana

Spyglass Creek

The Flats on Quebec

1601 Colorado

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Novi at Lowry

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Bo Apartments

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Cherry Street Townhomes

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Stone Garden on Birch

10150 E Virginia Ave

809 N Dexter St

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Garfield Park Apartments

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Krisana Apartments

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The Rose on Colfax

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Santana Ridge

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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

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Cambridge Place

1500 S Albion St, Unit 101

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The Lodge

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Creekside

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ReNew Cherry Creek

9510 E Florida Ave
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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 | $1,392 | $750 | $2,301 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $745 | $6,950 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $910 | $8,523 |
| Stapleton/East Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Stapleton/East Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $1,219 | $5,555 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 420 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 The Phenix At 4 Mile priced from $779. Freshlo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. Here are the most affordable Stapleton/East Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phenix At 4 Mile | Floor Plan A7 | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Freshlo | 1.1 A 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| The Stapleton Apartments | Studio Apartment A | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Collective Glendale | Birch | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Tailwind 1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Geneva Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Meridian Garden Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
| Abrigo Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Parkside at Lowry | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| 1200 Colorado | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stapleton/East Denver, CO
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stapleton/East Denver area is the $1.24 price per square foot Infinity 2x1 Model at The Collective Glendale in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Stapleton/East Denver apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 980 Model at Harrison starting at $1,399 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Aurora City Center 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Collective Glendale | Infinity 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Harrison | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 980 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Mayfair - Remodeled Units - Must See! *** | 2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** ** Special pric... | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Meadows at Dunkirk | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1400 Clermont | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Stone Garden on Birch | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Terrace Park | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Park Point | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Edge at Fitzsimons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 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 $874.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stapleton/East Denver?
The cheapest apartment in Stapleton/East Denver is The Phenix At 4 Mile which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Stapleton/East Denver costs $2,833.
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 272 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 $217 which is $2,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stapleton/East Denver.
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