
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (270 Rentals)
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SloHi Flats

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The Quayle

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Capitol Square Apartments

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The Barrister

X Denver

Noco Flats

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The Zell

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Robert Frost

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Lincoln Heights
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Emily Dickinson

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

1329 N Grant St

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Alpine Flats

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The Franklin Roosevelt Apartments

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Tamai Tower at Sakura Square

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The Powderhorn Apartments

3625 W 10th Ave

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The Pines

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Sloan's Place Apartments
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Turntable Studios

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157 W 2nd Ave, Unit 157

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Louisa May Alcott

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The Thomas Carlyle

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Art Studios

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60 South

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The Everett

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Mark Twain

Belmont Buckingham

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1289 W Custer Pl, Unit 1289 W Custer Place
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Civic Lofts

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Signalmen

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Treeline Denver

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Mile High Place

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The Vista at Washington Park

Baker Tower Apartments

2700 N Federal Blvd

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Mercer at Union Station

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Camellia House

The Wolf Londoner Building
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1292 Benton St

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757 Grant

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Westwood Crossing

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The Irving at Mile High Vista

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30 Sherman St

2482 W Caithness Pl

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Delaware Flats

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20th Street Station

Ridgeline At Sloans

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X at Sloans
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Sun Valley, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Studio Apartments | $1,628 | $650 | $7,418 |
| Sun Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Sun Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $880 | $10,000+ |
| Sun Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,585 | $1,024 | $10,000+ |
| Sun Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $840 | $10,000+ |
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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 Francis Heights Senior Living Community priced from $650. The Jack Kerouac has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $664. Here are the most affordable Sun Valley apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Heights Senior Living Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The Jack Kerouac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $664 |
| Palisade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| The Quayle | Studio-Sterner | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Harcourt Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $814 |
| Noco Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Zell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| X Denver | COLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1A | 4BR,4BA | $900 |
| Robert Frost | Studio | Studio,1BA | $904 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley, CO
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun Valley area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at MARIPOSA III (The Mariposa) in the in the CBD neighborhood starting from $1,576. The second greatest value Sun Valley apartment is the 1289 W Custer Pl Model at 1289 W Custer Pl, Unit 1289 W Custer Place starting at $1,099 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Washington Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| MARIPOSA III (The Mariposa) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1289 W Custer Pl, Unit 1289 W Custer Place | 1289 W Custer Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Apartments at Denver Place | WELTON | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Buerger Brother Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| WILLOW RUSH | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Bryant Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1301-1305 Wolff St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 5550 W 3rd Pl | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Auraria Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Francis Heights Senior Living Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $904.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sun Valley is Francis Heights Senior Living Community which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Sun Valley costs $3,211.
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 141 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 $212 which is $2,999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Valley.
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