
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, CO from $500 (34 Rentals)
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Reserve at Castle Highland

Copper Steppe Apartments

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Enclave at Cherry Creek

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Pines at Castle Rock

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Ranchstone Apartment Homes

Vistas at Plum Creek

The View at Castle Rock
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Waterford Lone Tree

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Briargate on Main

Parker Flats at Old Town

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The Meadowmark 55+ Active Adult Affordable Living

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The Bluffs at Castle Rock Apartments

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Bell Parker Ranch

Lincoln Pointe Lofts

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Waterford on Mainstreet

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Peak 83

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14775 Chicago Street (Suite), Unit Apt A

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The Links at Plum Creek

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Talus Flats

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Echo Ridge Apartments

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Douglas County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Studio Apartments | $1,592 | $1,275 | $2,530 |
| Douglas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $788 | $3,843 |
| Douglas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $945 | $4,927 |
| Douglas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $1,976 | $8,560 |
| Douglas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,779 | $7,779 | $7,779 |
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Cheapest Available Douglas County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Douglas County, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Forte in the Horse Creek neighborhood priced from $788. Reserve at Castle Highland in the Crystal Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,024. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Douglas County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | Floor Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| Reserve at Castle Highland | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Copper Steppe Apartments | Larkspur | 2BR,2BA | $1,159 |
| Enclave at Cherry Creek | A (Ironhorse) / studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Ranchstone Apartment Homes | A1 - Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,324 |
| Vistas at Plum Creek | Burkley - 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| The View at Castle Rock | Executive Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Waterford Lone Tree | Pointe | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
| Briargate on Main | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| Parker Flats at Old Town | The Archway | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, CO
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3B Townhome Model at BB Living Trails Edge in the in the Village at Centennial - Townhomes neighborhood starting from $3,317. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the Elkhorn Model at Red Hawk Crossings starting at $2,600 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Crystal Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| BB Living Trails Edge | 3B Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.69 |
| Red Hawk Crossings | Elkhorn | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| 11617 Blackmoor St, Unit 1 | 11617 Blackmoor St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Aventine Littleton | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| South Range Crossings | Three Bedroom C1 (60%) | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 6971 Hyland Hills St | 6971 Hyland Hills St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Pines at Castle Rock | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ii) | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Reserve at Castle Highland | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Waterford Lone Tree | Pointe | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Forte | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas County is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas County is Forte which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in Douglas County costs $7,779.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas County?
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 54 regular apartments in Douglas County 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 Douglas County?
Cheap apartments in Douglas County have an average cost of $169 which is $7,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas County.
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