
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (147 Rentals)
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7804 E Hampden Cir

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Mosaic

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The Ventana at Colorado Station

Cherry Plaza Apartments

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The Jewell

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Willowstone Apartments

2505 S University Blvd

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Trailgrove Apartments

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1594 S Albion
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Peak 54

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Monaco Lakes Apt

Boulevard Park Apartments

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Asbury Plaza

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The Arlington

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The Croft Apartments

Arise Denver

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Mondrian Colorado

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2330 S University Blvd

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Krisana Apartments
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Colorado Station

The Paramount

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4600 E Asbury Cir 512, Unit Bedroom A

2101 S Josephine St

1500 S Albion St, Unit 101

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The Griffin Apartments

University Station Senior

7455 E Quincy Ave

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1962 S Columbine St, Unit 6

7020 E Girard Ave, Unit 109
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Topaz Apartments

5875 E Iliff Ave, Unit 106

1922 S Columbine St

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Veranda Highpointe

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Garden Court at Yale Station

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Viewpoint 41 Lofts

2340 S Race St

2348 S Race St

Flats at DeBoer Park

Hunter's Run
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Muse

2325 S Linden Ct, Unit 310

8060 E Girard Ave, Unit 915

2337 S Locust St, Unit C

2180 S Colorado Blvd, Unit 410

2575 S Syracuse Way, Unit E 107

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East Evans Apartments

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Parliament Apartments

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THE CAMERON

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24 Place
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University Hills, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hills Studio Apartments | $1,443 | $771 | $2,100 |
| University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $889 | $3,500 |
| University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,149 | $6,723 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,963 | $8,712 |
| University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosaic priced from $886. The Ventana at Colorado Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $887. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| The Ventana at Colorado Station | SR | Studio,1BA | $887 |
| Cherry Plaza Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| 1650 S Albion | Studio | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| The Jewell | Small 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1520 S Albion | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
| 1588 S Albion | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
| Trailgrove Apartments | Cherry | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| 1594 S Albion | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Willowstone Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Model at University House Denver in the in the Belcaro neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the B3 Model at The Wellshire starting at $2,003 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the University Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| University House Denver | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| The Wellshire | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Aspen Grove Condominiums | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 4600 E Asbury Cir 512, Unit Bedroom A | 4600 E Asbury Cir 512 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Mosaic | TWO BEDROOM B | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cherry Plaza Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Race Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| University Lofts | Individual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1557 S Ash Street | South Ash 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1520 S Albion | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Hills, Denver, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?
The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Mosaic which is listed at $886, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $3,850.
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 117 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 $1,065 which is $2,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.
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