Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Denver, CO (1,115 Rentals)

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Skyline at Highlands
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$1,485 - $3,937
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$1,479 - $3,931
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Skyline at Highlands

2501 W 26th AveDenver, CO 80211
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Cirrus
$1,359 - $2,781
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$1,318 - $2,740
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$1,359 - $2,781
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Cirrus

1590 Grove StDenver, CO 80204
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2525 Eliot Street Apartments
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$1,595 - $2,595
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$1,295 - $2,295
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$300

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$1,595 - $2,595
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2525 Eliot Street Apartments

2525 Eliot StDenver, CO 80211
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Cortland Alameda Station
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$1,199 - $7,426
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$1,184 - $7,411
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$1,199 - $7,426
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Cortland Alameda Station

415 S Cherokee StDenver, CO 80223
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Cortland on Blake
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$1,355 - $10,563
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$1,340 - $10,548
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$1,355 - $10,563
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Cortland on Blake

1451 24th StDenver, CO 80205
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Premier Lofts
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$1,379 - $3,611
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$1,338 - $3,570
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Premier Lofts

2200 Market StDenver, CO 80205
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AMLI Golden Triangle
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$1,693 - $5,013
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$1,629 - $4,949
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AMLI Golden Triangle

855 N BroadwayDenver, CO 80203
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20th Street Station
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$1,205 - $2,526
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$1,150 - $2,471
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20th Street Station

2080 California StDenver, CO 80205
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The Parson
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$2,094 - $11,669
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$2,055 - $11,630
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The Parson

990 N Cherokee StDenver, CO 80204
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Revival on Platte
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$1,412 - $3,143
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$1,330 - $3,061
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Revival on Platte

2506 W Colfax AveDenver, CO 80204
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akin Golden Triangle
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$1,822 - $4,052
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$1,770 - $4,000
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akin Golden Triangle

955 Bannock StDenver, CO 80204
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Hanover RiNo
Rent Specials
$1,529 - $3,727
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$1,464 - $3,662
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Hanover RiNo

2950 Brighton BlvdDenver, CO 80216
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Alta Mile High
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$1,647 - $3,388
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$1,599 - $3,340
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Alta Mile High

1450 Morrison RdDenver, CO 80204
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Mercer at Union Station
Rent Specials
$1,273 - $1,709
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$1,214 - $1,650
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Mercer at Union Station

2059 19th StDenver, CO 80202
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Patten Gray
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$1,611 - $4,705
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$1,571 - $4,665
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Patten Gray

370 W 12th AveDenver, CO 80204
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Kalaco
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$1,415 - $4,206
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$1,409 - $4,200
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Kalaco

1010 W Colfax AveDenver, CO 80204
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Avalon Governors Park
Rent Specials
$1,447 - $2,842
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$1,345 - $2,740
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$102

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$1,447 - $2,842
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Avalon Governors Park

200 E 7th AveDenver, CO 80203
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1919 Mile High
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$1,338 - $5,325
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$1,332 - $5,319
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1919 Mile High

1919 Mile High Stadium CirDenver, CO 80204
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Jayne
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$1,660 - $4,318
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$1,660 - $4,318

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Jayne

360 Acoma StDenver, CO 80223
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Velaris Living
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$1,371 - $7,924
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$1,250 - $7,803
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$121

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$1,371 - $7,924
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Velaris Living

2130 Arapahoe StDenver, CO 80205
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AVA RiNo
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$1,439 - $3,329
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$1,320 - $3,210
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$1,439 - $3,329
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AVA RiNo

2600 Lawrence StDenver, CO 80205
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AMLI Art District
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$1,623 - $3,681
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$1,619 - $3,677
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$1,623 - $3,681
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AMLI Art District

2520 Wewatta WayDenver, CO 80216
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The Fitzgerald
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$1,649 - $13,639
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$1,587 - $13,577
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The Fitzgerald

1840 Market StDenver, CO 80202
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Art District Flats
$1,305 - $4,351
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$1,269 - $4,315
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Art District Flats

1225 Santa Fe DrDenver, CO 80204
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The Dorsey
Rent Specials
$1,406 - $3,266
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$1,345 - $3,205
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The Dorsey

600 Park Ave WDenver, CO 80205
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AMLI RiNo
Rent Specials
$1,694 - $4,713
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$1,690 - $4,709
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$1,694 - $4,713
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AMLI RiNo

3355 Denargo StDenver, CO 80216
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Luxe at Mile High
$1,710 - $3,143
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$1,694 - $3,127
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Luxe at Mile High

3200 W Colfax AveDenver, CO 80204
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TriVista on Speer
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$1,560 - $8,381
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$1,560 - $8,381

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TriVista on Speer

1350 Speer BlvdDenver, CO 80204
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MAA River North
Rent Specials
$1,390 - $5,080
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$1,390 - $5,080

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$1,390 - $5,080
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MAA River North

1859 28th StDenver, CO 80216
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Sentral Union Station
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$1,606 - $5,392
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$1,541 - $5,327
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Sentral Union Station

1777 Wewatta StDenver, CO 80202
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Skyhouse Denver
$1,508 - $3,428
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$1,495 - $3,415
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Skyhouse Denver

1776 Broadway StDenver, CO 80202
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Gables Speer Blvd
$1,831 - $5,819
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$1,800 - $5,788
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Gables Speer Blvd

255-295 E Speer BlvdDenver, CO 80203
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Decatur Point
$1,679 - $3,330
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$1,679 - $3,330

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Decatur Point

2700 Decatur StDenver, CO 80211
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Skyline 1801
Rent Specials
$1,442 - $3,021
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$1,442 - $3,021

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$1,442 - $3,021
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Skyline 1801

1801-1835 Arapahoe StDenver, CO 80202
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TwentyOne01 on Market
Rent Specials
$1,447 - $2,869
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$1,441 - $2,863
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TwentyOne01 on Market

2101 Market StDenver, CO 80205
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The Douglas Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,323 - $3,192
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$1,323 - $3,192

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$1,323 - $3,192
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The Douglas Apartments

2300 Walnut StDenver, CO 80205
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8TWO8 on Broadway Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,545 - $2,539
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$1,516 - $2,510
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8TWO8 on Broadway Apartments

828 N BroadwayDenver, CO 80203
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1600 Glenarm Place
Rent Specials
$1,414 - $3,657
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$1,408 - $3,651
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1600 Glenarm Place

1600 Glenarm PlDenver, CO 80202
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Cadence Union Station
Rent Specials
$1,760 - $2,947
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$1,754 - $2,941
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$1,760 - $2,947
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Cadence Union Station

1920 17th StDenver, CO 80202
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sun Valley, Denver, CO

Ranked #7

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Sun Valley, Denver, and the greater Denver area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Denver, this section of town has now become known as one of the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best-rated education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and green spaces is something they look for when they rent. Sun Valley is providing good access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has established a name for itself as one of the best-regarded upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this section of Denver has emerged as one of our preferred submarkets for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Valley

How much are Studio apartments in Sun Valley?

There are currently 534 Studio Apartments in Sun Valley with rent ranges from $650 to $7,418 with an average price of $1,628.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Sun Valley Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Sun Valley ranges from $715 to $11,943 with an average monthly rent of $2,190.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Sun Valley cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Sun Valley range from $880 to $27,195. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,107.

How expensive are Sun Valley Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Sun Valley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,024 to $14,568 - averaging $3,585 for the location.

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