Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $400 (27 Rentals)

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property at 7755 E Quincy Ave

$1,116 - $3,150

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$1,100
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$16

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$1,116

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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7755 E Quincy Ave

DenverCO80237
property at 7755 E Quincy Ave

$1,116 - $3,150

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$1,100
Required Monthly Fees
$16

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$1,116

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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7755 E Quincy Ave

DenverCO80237

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property at 2880 S Locust St

$1,282

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$1,282

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$1,282

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2880 S Locust St

DenverCO80222
property at 5770 E Warren Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5770 E Warren Ave

DenverCO80222
property at 2575 S Syracuse Way

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

2575 S Syracuse Way, Unit E 107

2575 S Syracuse Way
DenverCO80231
property at 7355 E Quincy Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7355 E Quincy Ave

DenverCO80237
property at 2030 S Williams St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2030 S Williams St

DenverCO80210

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property at 7625 Quincy E Ave

$1,490

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$1,490

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$1,490

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7625 Quincy E Ave, Unit 101

7625 Quincy E Ave
DenverCO80237
property at 7395 E Eastman Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7395 E Eastman Ave

DenverCO80231
property at 2700 S Holly St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

2700 S Holly St

DenverCO80222
property at 7645 E Quincy Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

7645 E Quincy Ave

DenverCO80237

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property at 1892 S Garfield St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1892 S Garfield St

DenverCO80210
property at 4400 S Quebec St

$1,605

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$1,605

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$1,605

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4400 S Quebec St, Unit 204

4400 S Quebec St
DenverCO80237
property at 2575 S Syracuse Way

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2575 S Syracuse Way, Unit A308

2575 S Syracuse Way
DenverCO80231
property at 3855 S Monaco St Pkwy

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

property at 3855 S Monaco Pky

$1,695

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$1,695

Total Monthly Price
$1,695

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 4

3855 S Monaco Pky

DenverCO80237
property at 6455 E Bates Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1.25 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6455 E Bates Ave

DenverCO80222

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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 $872. 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$872
Cherry Plaza Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$889
The JewellSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$899
Asbury Plaza1x11BR,1BA$910
MosaicONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$924
1520 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
1588 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
1650 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
1594 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO

As of July 11, 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 Diamond Model at City Square starting at $1,453 with a $1.59 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.
University House Denver4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.62
City SquareDiamond2BR,2BA$1.59
MosaicTWO BEDROOM B2BR,1BA$1.43
Cherry Plaza Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.59
1650 S Albion2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Asbury Plaza2x1a2BR,1BA$1.47
2340 S Race St2x12BR,1BA$1.62
University LoftsIndividual 1 Bed (2bd, 1ba)2BR,1BA$1.27
Monaco South1X1 B1BR,1BA$1.56
1520 S Albion1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hills, Denver, CO

Ranked #39

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in University Hills?

There are currently 291 Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO with pricing that ranges from $741 to $8,330. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Hills ranging from $415 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Hills ranges from $415 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,441.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Hills range from $1,692 to $8,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,075 to $4,899. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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