Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (78 Rentals)

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Lynwood Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Senior Apartments

5660 E Atlantic PlDenver, CO 80222
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Terrace Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Plaza Apartments

1912 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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Josephine Apartments
Studio Apartments

Josephine Apartments

2155 S Josephine StDenver, CO 80210
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The Carriage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carriage House

2565 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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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 East Evans Apartments priced from $695. University Station Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Evans ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$733
Plaza WestStudio CStudio,1BA$895
Ivy CrossingA21BR,1BA$959
Mondrian ColoradoStudioStudio,1BA$965
Monaco SouthA21BR,1BA$975
The Ventana at Colorado StationSRStudio,1BA$991
Peak 54StudioStudio,1BA$995
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$995
Monaco LakesTopaz1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.37 price per square foot Harvin 2x1 Model at Harvin Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 5300 E Asbury Ave. starting at $1,425 with a $1.48 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.
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 2x12BR,1BA$1.37
5300 E Asbury Ave.2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
MosaicTWO BEDROOM B2BR,1BA$1.66
Monaco SouthB12BR,1BA$1.50
1594 S Albion2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
VistaMonarch | Individual Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
MiramarCoral1BR,1BA$1.43
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.66
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$1.33
Ivy CrossingS1Studio ,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hills, Denver, CO

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Denver, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 University Station Senior which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $4,100.

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 62 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 $459 which is $3,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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