Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (524 Rentals)

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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 $870. Capitol Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable West Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$870
Capitol Square Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$880
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$885
Flats at Mississippi0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$886
The AngleseyStudioStudio,1BA$895
PinecrestAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Live On South FederalAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
X DenverCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1AStudio,1BA$900
The Hill ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Denver, CO

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Denver area is the $0.97 price per square foot 733 Harlan St Model at 733 Harlan St in the in the North Alameda neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Denver apartment is the 3x2 Model at Allison Pointe starting at $1,336 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Water Tower Village 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.
733 Harlan St733 Harlan St3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Allison Pointe3x23BR,2BA$1.29
3650 Upham St2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Main Street Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 50% Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.55
Ammons Crossing | Large 2-Bedroom Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Avon North Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.45
Z532 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.39
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.51

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West Denver, Denver, CO

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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 $949.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Denver is Mansard Square Apartments which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in West Denver costs $2,814.

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 344 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 $488 which is $2,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Denver.

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