Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (538 Rentals)

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West Denver, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Denver area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Palisade Apartments priced from $735. Shoshone Senior Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. Here are the most affordable West Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Shoshone Senior Residences1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$788
Capitol Square Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$880
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$895
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$895
Emily DickinsonStudioStudio,1BA$900
X DenverCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1AStudio,1BA$900
The Anglesey1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Altair ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Denver, CO

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Denver area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 3650 Upham in the in the Regis neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value West Denver apartment is the 200 W Irvington Pl Model at 200 W Irvington Pl, Unit C starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Denver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3650 Upham2x12BR,1BA$1.36
200 W Irvington Pl, Unit C200 W Irvington Pl1BR,1BA$1.50
Sunset Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Squire ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.43
Elm Creek ApartmentsElm Creek 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
COTTONWOOD APARTMENTS2x12BR,1BA$1.53
Shoshone Senior Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.39
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Colorado including West Denver, Denver, and the greater Denver area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Denver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Denver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Denver is under $930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Denver?

The cheapest apartment in West Denver is Shoshone Senior Residences which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in West Denver costs $3,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Denver?

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 440 regular apartments in West Denver 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 West Denver?

Cheap apartments in West Denver have an average cost of $513 which is $2,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Denver.

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