Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (142 Rentals)

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The Jewell
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$899 - $1,650
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$899 - $1,650

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$899 - $1,650
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The Jewell

4470 E Jewell AveDenver, CO 80222
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Peak 54
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$900 - $1,565
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$900 - $1,565

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$900 - $1,565
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Peak 54

4185 E Florida AveDenver, CO 80222
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1588 S Albion
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$929 - $1,495
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$919 - $1,485
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1588 S Albion

1588 S Albion StDenver, CO 80222
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Mosaic
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$938 - $1,689
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$917 - $1,668
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Mosaic

6900-7100 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80224
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Asbury Plaza
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$953 - $2,250
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$909 - $2,206
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Asbury Plaza

5100-5170 E Asbury AveDenver, CO 80222
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Willowstone Apartments
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$972 - $2,724
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$967 - $2,719
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Willowstone Apartments

7300-7500 E Harvard AveDenver, CO 80231
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2527 S University Blvd
$975
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$975

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$975
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2527 S University Blvd

2527 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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2525 S University Blvd
$985 - $1,950
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$985 - $1,950

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$985 - $1,950
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 3

2525 S University Blvd

2525 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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$995

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$995

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$995

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2475 S Gaylord St

DenverCO80210
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Monaco Lakes Apt
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$999 - $1,665
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$999 - $1,665

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Monaco Lakes Apt

6165 E Iliff AveDenver, CO 80222
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$1,020

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$1,020

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$1,020

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5995 E Iliff Ave, Unit 318

5995 E Iliff Ave
DenverCO80222
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Trailgrove Apartments
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$1,040 - $3,179
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$1,035 - $3,174
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Trailgrove Apartments

2470 S Quebec StDenver, CO 80231
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Topaz Apartments
$1,054 - $1,630
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$1,044 - $1,620
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Topaz Apartments

1961-1967 S Josephine StDenver, CO 80210
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Monaco South
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$1,059 - $1,802
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$1,020 - $1,763
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Monaco South

2280 S Monaco PkyDenver, CO 80222
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The Arlington
$1,070 - $3,640
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$1,030 - $3,600
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$1,070 - $3,640
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The Arlington

2390 E Asbury AveDenver, CO 80210
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The Croft Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,720
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$1,050 - $1,695
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The Croft Apartments

7200 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80224
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property at 2452 S Marion St

$1,099 - $5,999

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$1,099

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2452 S Marion St

DenverCO80210
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Monaco Parkway Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,395
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$1,100 - $1,395

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Monaco Parkway Apartments

2050 S Monaco Street PkyDenver, CO 80224
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Concord
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$1,107 - $1,568
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$1,034 - $1,495
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Concord

2459 S York StDenver, CO 80210
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Colorado Station
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$1,120 - $2,282
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$1,114 - $2,276
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Colorado Station

3725 E Buchtel BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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Berkshire Apartments
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$1,134 - $1,625
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$1,124 - $1,615
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Berkshire Apartments

2335 S Race StDenver, CO 80210
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Mondrian Colorado
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$1,175 - $1,275
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$1,175 - $1,275

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$1,175 - $1,275
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Mondrian Colorado

4175 E Mexico AveDenver, CO 80222
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Krisana Apartments
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$1,190 - $1,500
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$1,190 - $1,500

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$1,190 - $1,500
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Krisana Apartments

4343 E Arkansas AveDenver, CO 80222
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property at 7455 E Quincy Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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7455 E Quincy Ave

DenverCO80237
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East Evans Apartments
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$1,236 - $1,687
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$1,074 - $1,525
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East Evans Apartments

2375 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80210
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$1,245

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$1,245

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1620 Colorado Blvd

DenverCO80220

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2475 S Vine St
$1,245 - $1,550
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$1,245 - $1,550

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

2475 S Vine St

2475 S Vine StDenver, CO 80210
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Edera
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$1,326 - $4,721
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$1,299 - $4,694
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Edera

6609 E Warren AveDenver, CO 80224
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property at 2575 S Syracuse Way

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

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2575 S Syracuse Way

DenverCO80231
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Muse
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$1,335 - $4,025
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$1,309 - $3,999
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Muse

2270 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 Plaza West priced from $840. The Ventana at Colorado Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $858. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza West0x1Studio,1BA$840
The Ventana at Colorado StationSRStudio,1BA$858
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$889
The JewellSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$899
Peak 54StudioStudio,1BA$900
1588 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
MosaicONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$938
Asbury Plaza1x11BR,1BA$953
Miramar ApartmentsKai1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO

As of July 29, 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 2x1 Renovated Model at Parklane Apartments starting at $1,490 with a $1.49 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.
University House Denver4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.62
Parklane Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.49
City SquareDiamond2BR,2BA$1.57
MosaicTWO BEDROOM A2BR,1BA$1.46
Cherry Plaza Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.59
1650 S Albion2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
2367 S Locust St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.41
Asbury Plaza2x1a2BR,1BA$1.53
2340 S Race St2x12BR,1BA$1.62
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27

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University Hills, Denver, CO

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Among cities in Colorado 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.

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 $975.

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 $889, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $3,475.

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 105 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 $1,101 which is $2,374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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