
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (142 Rentals)
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7804 E Hampden Cir

2721 S Kearney St

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The Ventana at Colorado Station

Cherry Plaza Apartments

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The Jewell

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Peak 54

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1588 S Albion

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Mosaic

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Asbury Plaza
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Willowstone Apartments

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2527 S University Blvd

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2525 S University Blvd

2475 S Gaylord St

Flats at DeBoer Park

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Monaco Lakes Apt

Boulevard Park Apartments

5995 E Iliff Ave, Unit 318

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Trailgrove Apartments

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Topaz Apartments
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Monaco South

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The Arlington

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Yale Station Senior Apartments

2452 S Marion St

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Monaco Parkway Apartments

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Concord

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Colorado Station

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Berkshire Apartments

2337 S Locust St, Unit C
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The Paramount

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The Griffin Apartments

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Mondrian Colorado

University Station 55+

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Krisana Apartments

7455 E Quincy Ave

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2330 S University Blvd

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South Josephine Apartments

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East Evans Apartments

1620 Colorado Blvd
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2475 S Vine St

Arise Denver

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7615 E Quincy Ave, Unit Apartment located by DTC

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Garden Court at Yale Station

8060 E Girard Ave, Unit 915

Hunter's Run

2180 S Colorado Blvd, Unit 410

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Edera

2575 S Syracuse Way

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Muse
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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 | $1,411 | $862 | $2,287 |
| University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $889 | $3,500 |
| University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,149 | $7,187 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $1,954 | $8,218 |
| University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $3,300 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 142 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza West | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| The Ventana at Colorado Station | SR | Studio,1BA | $858 |
| Cherry Plaza Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| The Jewell | Small 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Peak 54 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1588 S Albion | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Mosaic | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| Asbury Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
| Miramar Apartments | Kai | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| University House Denver | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| Parklane Apartments | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| City Square | Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Mosaic | TWO BEDROOM A | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Cherry Plaza Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1650 S Albion | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 2367 S Locust St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Asbury Plaza | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 2340 S Race St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| University Lofts | Individual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $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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