Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (109 Rentals)

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University Hills, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at The Ventana at Colorado Station priced from $895. Plaza West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ventana at Colorado StationSRStudio,1BA$895
Plaza WestStudio CStudio,1BA$895
South Josephine ApartmentsStudio, Very Low Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$930
MosaicONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$949
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMaple 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Topaz Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
RM16401 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The JewellRuby1BR,1BA$999
Monaco LakesTopaz1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 x 2.5 Model at Brownstone Manor in the in the Belcaro neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the 2x1 Renovated Model at Parklane Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brownstone Manor3 x 2.53BR,2.5BA$1.58
Parklane Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.50
MosaicTWO BEDROOM B2BR,1BA$1.63
Monaco SouthB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
Monaco Parkway ApartmentsMPA-1x1DEN(835)1BR,1BA$1.68
University Lofts2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 1x11BR,1BA$1.68
Asbury Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.69
RM16401 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hills, Denver, CO

Ranked #44

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

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Denver. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the University Hills Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 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 University Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hills is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Mosaic which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $4,872.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?

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 50 regular apartments in University Hills 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 University Hills?

Cheap apartments in University Hills have an average cost of $202 which is $4,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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