Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Aspen West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen West

2411 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210

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The Carriage House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carriage House

2565 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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2500 S York St

DenverCO80210
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Trivium
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trivium

2105-2155 Buchtel BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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Asbury Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Heights

2000 S York StDenver, CO 80210
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24 Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Place

2421-2449 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210
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York Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

York Apartments

2466-2480 S York StDenver, CO 80210
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2340 S Race St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2340 S Race St

2340 S Race StDenver, CO 80210

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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at University Station Senior priced from $733. Berkshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$733
Berkshire Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Flats at DeBoer Park1X11BR,1BA$1,125
Concord1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
The Carriage House4071BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, CO

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2417 S Marion St Model at 2417 S Marion St, Unit 2417 s Marion st in the in the University neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2x1 Renovated Model at Parklane Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2417 S Marion St, Unit 2417 s Marion st2417 S Marion St4BR,2BA$2.13
Parklane Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.70
Race Street Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.71
2340 S Race St2x12BR,1BA$1.71
24 Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Flats at DeBoer Park2X12BR,1BA$2.05
2444 South York Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.18
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$1.33
Concord1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.37
Berkshire Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Denver, CO

Ranked #200

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is University Station Senior which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in University costs $3,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 7 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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