
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, CO from $500 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Douglas County.


Copper Steppe Apartments

Echo Ridge Apartments

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Peak 83

Parker Hilltop

Vistas at Plum Creek

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Pines at Castle Rock

Lincoln Pointe Lofts

910 Bishop Ct, Unit B

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The Meadows at Meridian Apartments
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Waterford Lone Tree

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The Meadowmark 55+ Active Adult Affordable Living

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14775 Chicago Street (Suite), Unit Apt A, Unit Apt A

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Stone Canyon Apartments

Trailside Apartments

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Enclave at Cherry Creek

Parker Flats at Old Town

Reserve at Castle Highland

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The Lennox

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Ridgescape at Highlands Ranch

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Emmersyn at Lone Tree

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Novus

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Bell Stonegate

Zenith Meridian

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AVRA at RidgeGate Station

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The Lincoln

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Altitude at Lone Tree

The Depot at Twenty Mile
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The Palmer

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Bell Parker Ranch

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Broadstone Wren

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Regency RidgeGate

Vela Meridian

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IMT at RidgeGate

The Bluffs at Highlands Ranch

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Waterford on Mainstreet

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The Links at Plum Creek

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Talus Flats
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Venue at the Promenade

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Watermark on Twenty Mile

Riverwalk

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Aspect

Bluffs at Castle Rock

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Arabelle Lincoln Station

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HiLine at Littleton Commons

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AMLI RidgeGate

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Retreat at Park Meadows

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Elevation at County Line Station
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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 | $1,726 | $1,442 | $2,324 |
| Douglas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $788 | $4,151 |
| Douglas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $945 | $5,511 |
| Douglas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,821 | $8,701 |
| Douglas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,373 | $3,462 | $7,451 |
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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. Copper Steppe Apartments in the Newlin Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,159. 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 |
| Copper Steppe Apartments | Larkspur | 2BR,2BA | $1,159 |
| Echo Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
| Peak 83 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
| Parker Hilltop | Hillside | 1BR,1BA | $1,353 |
| Vistas at Plum Creek | Windsor - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Pines at Castle Rock | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ii) | 1BR,1BA | $1,406 |
| Lincoln Pointe Lofts | 2x2 50 2B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,413 |
| The Meadows at Meridian Apartments | Keystone / Steamboat | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
| Waterford Lone Tree | Pointe | 1BR,1BA | $1,442 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, CO
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath O Model at The Townhomes at Pine Drive in the in the Newlin Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the Prairie Model at Red Hawk Crossings starting at $2,470 with a $1.66 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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| The Townhomes at Pine Drive | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath O | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| Red Hawk Crossings | Prairie | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
| Copper Steppe Apartments | Spruce | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Parker Hilltop | Summit | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Talus Flats | The Valley | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| South Range Crossings | Two Bedroom D1 (60%) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Stone Canyon Apartments | Inspiration Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Black Feather Apartment Homes | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Peak 83 | A1 | 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 $1,442.
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 $3,657.
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 85 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 $151 which is $3,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas County.
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