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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 $888. Asbury Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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$888
Asbury Plaza1x11BR,1BA$895
Plaza WestStudio CStudio,1BA$895
MosaicONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$897
Park JosephineStudioStudio,1BA$899
Berkshire Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$920
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$945
South Josephine Apartments1x1 (LIR)1BR,1BA$945
Mondrian ColoradoStudioStudio,1BA$949
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 1x11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2x1 Renovated Model at Parklane Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the TWO BEDROOM B Model at Mosaic starting at $1,279 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Southeast Denver 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.
Parklane Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.55
MosaicTWO BEDROOM B2BR,1BA$1.42
The WellshireA11BR,1BA$1.50
The Paramount2x1-Aztlan2BR,1BA$1.47
1600 S Albion2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Asbury Plaza2x1a2BR,1BA$1.41
University Lofts2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 1x11BR,1BA$1.42
South Josephine Apartments1x1 (LIR)1BR,1BA$1.37
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58

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University Hills, Denver, CO

Ranked #39

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.

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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Asbury Plaza which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $4,260.

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 154 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 $819 which is $3,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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