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Sun Valley, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sun Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Valley area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Palisade Apartments priced from $795. The Anglesey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Sun Valley apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The AngleseyStudioStudio,1BA$800
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$830
Capitol Square Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$880
Cross ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$895
X DenverCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1AStudio,1BA$900
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$945
The BarristerStudioStudio,1BA$975
The Jack KerouacStudioStudio,1BA$990
Mark TwainStudiosStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley, CO

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Valley area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse Model at Mark Three in the in the Auraria neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Sun Valley apartment is the Pearl and Peachtree Model at The Boulevard Apartments starting at $2,515 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Golden Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mark Three2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse2BR,1BA$1.41
The Boulevard ApartmentsPearl and Peachtree2BR,2BA$1.90
1760 Eaton St, Unit 21760 Eaton St2BR,1BA$1.69
ReNew on StoutTwo Bedroom- Income Restricted LURA 602BR,1BA$1.68
WILLOW RUSH2x22BR,2BA$1.78
The Lincoln at SpeerB1 - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
1020 15th St, Unit 121020 15th St1BR,1BA$1.88
The CottonwoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Sheridan Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74

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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 brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sun Valley, Denver, and the greater Denver area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Sun Valley Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sun Valley is under $990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Sun Valley is Alpine Flats which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Sun Valley costs $3,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sun Valley?

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 126 regular apartments in Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley?

Cheap apartments in Sun Valley have an average cost of $585 which is $2,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Valley.

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