Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (29 Rentals)

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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
property at 2365 S Race St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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2365 S Race St

DenverCO80210

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2475 S Vine St
$1,445 - $1,550
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$1,445 - $1,550

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2475 S Vine St

2475 S Vine StDenver, CO 80210
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Harvin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvin Apartments

2101 E Harvard AveDenver, CO 80210
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Trivium
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trivium

2105-2155 Buchtel BlvdDenver, CO 80210
Student Housing

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Aspen West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen West

2411 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210
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The Carriage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carriage House

2565 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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property at 2500 S York St

$1,100 - $1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2500 S York St

DenverCO80210
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York Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

York Apartments

2466-2480 S York StDenver, CO 80210
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Parklane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Apartments

2485-2495 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210

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property at 2225 Buchtel Blvd S

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2225 Buchtel Blvd S

DenverCO80210
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Asbury Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Heights

2000 S York StDenver, CO 80210
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property at 2390 S Marion St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

2390 S Marion St

DenverCO80210
property at 2401 S Gaylord St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2401 S Gaylord St

DenverCO80210
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24 Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Place

2421-2449 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210

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property at 2070 1/2 S Gilpin St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

University, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Trivium priced from $1,049. 2444 South York Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TriviumStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
2444 South York Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
The Griffin ApartmentsStudio 104Studio,1BA$1,165
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$1,175
Flats at DeBoer Park2X12BR,1BA$1,295
2340 S Race St2x12BR,1BA$1,295
High and Warren21851BR,1BA$1,425
2475 S Vine StOne Bedroom - Newly Remodeled1BR,1BA$1,445
Modera University ParkA081BR,1BA$1,896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, CO

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 2444 South York Street Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2x1 Model at 2340 S Race St starting at $1,295 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Washington Park 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.
2444 South York Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.92
2340 S Race St2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Modera University ParkA15L1BR,1BA$3.90
Flats at DeBoer Park2X12BR,1BA$1.90
2475 S Vine StOne Bedroom - Newly Remodeled1BR,1BA$2.41
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$2.12
High and Warren21851BR,1BA$3.00
The Griffin ApartmentsStudio 104Studio ,1BA$2.59
TriviumStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment is $1,054 at Trivium.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University is starting from $1,295 at Flats at DeBoer Park.

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