
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $690 (128 Rentals)
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2959 S Elm St

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2527 S University Blvd

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Mosaic

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The Ventana at Colorado Station

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2525 S University Blvd

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2441 S. York St.

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Berkshire Apartments

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East Evans Apartments

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Peak 54

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Monaco Lakes Apt

2101 S Josephine St, Unit 208

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2475 S Vine St

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Trailgrove Apartments

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2330 S University Blvd

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The Arlington

1877 S Poplar Ct

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Asbury Plaza

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1620 Colorado Blvd

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2367 S Race St

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The Paramount

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Parliament Apartments

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1832 S Williams St, Unit Basement apartment

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Mondrian Colorado

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Edera

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Krisana Apartments

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1918 S Columbine St

1998 S Columbine St

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Hunter's Run

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Viewpoint 41 Lofts

2200 S University Blvd, Unit 216

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24 Place

2855 S Monaco Pky, Unit 3-107

8060 E Girard Ave, Unit 915

2351 S Locust St

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5300 E Asbury Ave.
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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 | $1,392 | $779 | $2,294 |
| University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $850 | $3,749 |
| University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,016 | $7,187 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,916 | $1,914 | $8,202 |
| University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $3,100 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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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 Studio unit found at Plaza West priced from $725. 3300 Tamarac Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza West | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 3300 Tamarac Apartments | Eco Studio | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Cherry Plaza Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| South Josephine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| Highline Canal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Willowstone Apartments | Garnet | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| Mosaic | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Trivium | Studio | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| The Ventana at Colorado Station | SR | Studio,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.56 price per square foot B2 - Vail Model at The Parc At Cherry Creek in the in the Windsor neighborhood starting from $1,704. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the MPA-2x2(1070) Model at Monaco Parkway Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.61 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Parc At Cherry Creek | B2 - Vail | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Monaco Parkway Apartments | MPA-2x2(1070) | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Parklane Apartments | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cherry Plaza Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| City Square | Sapphire | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 1650 S Albion | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| University Lofts | Individual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Mosaic | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Harvin Apartments | Harvin 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Highline Canal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?
The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Cherry Plaza Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $1,695.
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 169 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 $613 which is $1,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.
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