
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, CO from $500 (61 Rentals)
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Auburn Ridge

Reserve at Castle Highland

Waterford Lone Tree

Pines at Castle Rock

Lincoln Pointe Lofts

Parker Flats at Old Town

Vistas at Plum Creek

The View at Castle Rock

Briargate on Main
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The Meadows at Meridian Apartments

Riverwalk

Ranchstone Apartment Homes

AVRA at RidgeGate Station

Stone Canyon Apartments

Broadstone Wren

Emmersyn at Lone Tree

The Depot at Twenty Mile

Elevation at County Line Station

14775 Chicago Street (Suite), Unit Apt A
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ARIUM at Highlands Ranch

South Range Crossings

Waterford on Mainstreet

Auburn Brook

Retreat at Park Meadows

The Bluffs at Highlands Ranch

Alana

Enclave at Cherry Creek

Novus

Furnished Studio-Denver - Park Meadows
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The Links at Plum Creek

Bell Stonegate

Altitude at Lone Tree

Trailside Apartments

The Bluffs at Castle Rock Apartments

Aspect

Echo Ridge Apartments

Peak 83

Marquis Castle Pines

Vela Meridian
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Venue at the Promenade

IMT at RidgeGate

Talus Flats

Bell Parker Ranch

The Lincoln

HiLine at Littleton Commons

The Prospector Modern

Regency RidgeGate

Parker Hilltop

Broadstone Sterling Ranch at Prospect Village
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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 | $1,664 | $1,350 | $2,055 |
| Douglas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $817 | $3,173 |
| Douglas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,050 | $5,117 |
| Douglas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,483 | $7,397 |
| Douglas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,230 | $2,800 | $6,640 |
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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 The Meadowmark Apartments priced from $817. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowmark Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Reserve at Castle Highland | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Copper Steppe Apartments | Larkspur | 2BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Waterford Lone Tree | Pointe | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Parker Flats at Old Town | The Gallerie | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Lincoln Pointe Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Vistas at Plum Creek | Windsor - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Briargate on Main | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| The Meadows at Meridian Apartments | Keystone / Steamboat | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Park Sixty Four | The Mill | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, CO
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.45 price per square foot 192 October Pl Model at 192 October Pl in the in the Crystal Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the 4A Townhome Model at BB Living Trails Edge starting at $3,146 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Village at Centennial - Townhomes 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 October Pl | 192 October Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| BB Living Trails Edge | 4A Townhome | 4BR,3BA | $1.53 |
| Waterford Lone Tree | Pinnacle | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| South Range Crossings | Three Bedroom C1 (60%) | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 4644 Copeland Loop, Unit 104 | 4644 Copeland Loop | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Lofts at Lincoln Station | Quandry Peak | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Pines at Castle Rock | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ii) | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Bell Stonegate | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Reserve at Castle Highland | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Meadowmark Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas County is The Meadowmark Apartments which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Douglas County costs $7,410.
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 40 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 $191 which is $7,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas County.
Expert Rental Resources
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