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

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Mosaic
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$886 - $1,611
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$865 - $1,590
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Mosaic

6900-7100 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80224
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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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Willowstone Apartments
$922 - $2,790
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$917 - $2,785
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Willowstone Apartments

7300-7500 E Harvard AveDenver, CO 80231
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1594 S Albion
$979 - $1,485
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$969 - $1,475
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1594 S Albion

1594 S Albion StDenver, CO 80222
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Peak 54
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$995 - $1,565
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$995 - $1,565

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$995 - $1,565
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Peak 54

4185 E Florida AveDenver, CO 80222
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Monaco Lakes Apt
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$999 - $1,685
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$999 - $1,685

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Monaco Lakes Apt

6165 E Iliff AveDenver, CO 80222
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Asbury Plaza
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$1,033 - $2,570
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$989 - $2,526
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Asbury Plaza

5100-5170 E Asbury AveDenver, CO 80222
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The Arlington
$1,070 - $3,640
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$1,030 - $3,600
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$40

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$1,070 - $3,640
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arlington

2390 E Asbury AveDenver, CO 80210
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The Croft Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,820
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$1,050 - $1,795
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The Croft Apartments

7200 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80224
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Mondrian Colorado
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$1,075 - $1,800
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$1,075 - $1,800

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$1,075 - $1,800
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Mondrian Colorado

4175 E Mexico AveDenver, CO 80222
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Krisana Apartments
$1,100 - $1,517
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$1,100 - $1,517

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$1,100 - $1,517
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Krisana Apartments

4343 E Arkansas AveDenver, CO 80222
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Colorado Station
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$1,148 - $1,844
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$1,142 - $1,838
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Colorado Station

3725 E Buchtel BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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property at 2101 S Josephine St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2101 S Josephine St

DenverCO80210
property at 7455 E Quincy Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7455 E Quincy Ave

DenverCO80237

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Topaz Apartments
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$1,219 - $1,705
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$1,209 - $1,695
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Topaz Apartments

1961-1967 S Josephine StDenver, CO 80210
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property at 5875 E Iliff Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

5875 E Iliff Ave, Unit 106

5875 E Iliff Ave
DenverCO80222
property at 1922 S Columbine St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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1922 S Columbine St

DenverCO80210
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Veranda Highpointe
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$1,271 - $2,568
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$1,253 - $2,550
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Veranda Highpointe

6343 E Girard PlDenver, CO 80222
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Viewpoint 41 Lofts
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$1,274 - $1,655
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$1,264 - $1,645
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Viewpoint 41 Lofts

4101 E Louisiana AveDenver, CO 80246
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property at 2348 S Race St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2348 S Race St

DenverCO80210

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Muse
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$1,296 - $3,598
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$1,270 - $3,572
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Muse

2270 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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property at 2325 S Linden Ct

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2325 S Linden Ct, Unit 310

2325 S Linden Ct
DenverCO80222
property at 2575 S Syracuse Way

$1,330

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$1,330

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

2575 S Syracuse Way, Unit E 107

2575 S Syracuse Way
DenverCO80231
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East Evans Apartments
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$1,341 - $1,812
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$1,179 - $1,650
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East Evans Apartments

2375 E Evans AveDenver, CO 80210
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Parliament Apartments
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$1,381 - $3,414
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$1,375 - $3,408
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$1,381 - $3,414
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Parliament Apartments

4363 S Quebec StDenver, CO 80237
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THE CAMERON
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$1,391 - $2,941
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$1,332 - $2,882
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THE CAMERON

4545 E Warren AveDenver, CO 80222
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24 Place
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$1,394 - $1,845
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$1,269 - $1,720
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24 Place

2421-2449 S Gaylord StDenver, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MosaicONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$886
The Ventana at Colorado StationSRStudio,1BA$887
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$889
1650 S AlbionStudioStudio,1BA$889
The JewellSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$899
1520 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$919
1588 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$954
Trailgrove ApartmentsCherryStudio,1BA$956
1594 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$979
Willowstone ApartmentsJade1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University House Denver4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.62
The WellshireB32BR,2BA$1.56
Aspen Grove Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.47
4600 E Asbury Cir 512, Unit Bedroom A4600 E Asbury Cir 5121BR,1BA$1.27
MosaicTWO BEDROOM B2BR,1BA$1.40
Cherry Plaza Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.59
Race Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.62
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27
1557 S Ash StreetSouth Ash 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
1520 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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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

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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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