Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durango, CO from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Cedar View Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar View Housing

3160 E Animas Village DrDurango, CO 81301
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1700 Cr-203
Studio Apartments

1700 Cr-203

1700 Cr-203Durango, CO 81301
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1322 Florida Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Florida Rd

1322 Florida RdDurango, CO 81301
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1014 County Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1014 County Rd

1014 County RdDurango, CO 81301

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555 Rivergate Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Rivergate Ln

555 Rivergate LnDurango, CO 81301
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Island Cove Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Island Cove Park

485 Florida RdDurango, CO 81301
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2068 Main Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2068 Main Ave

2068 Main AveDurango, CO 81301
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3393 CR 207
2 Bedroom Apartments

3393 CR 207

3393 CR 207Durango, CO 81301
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Sitzmark Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sitzmark Condos

322 Sheol STDurango, CO 81301

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Durango, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durango, CO

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durango, CO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durango Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rockridge$1,800$55858
Downtown Durango$1,987$55843
Hawks Nest$1,987$55843

Cheapest Available Durango Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durango, CO is a Studio unit found at Residences at Durango in the Hawks Nest neighborhood priced from $1,175. River Roost in the Hawks Nest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durango apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at DurangoH0.1-60Studio,1BA$1,175
River RoostA1Studio,1BA$1,220
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,395
Riverbridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
GaugeA11BR,1BA$1,691

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durango, CO

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durango area is the $2.05 price per square foot Riparion 2 BR, 2 BA Model at Confluence At Three Springs in the starting from $2,103. The second greatest value Durango apartment is the A1 Model at Gauge starting at $1,691 with a $2.40 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Durango apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Confluence At Three SpringsRiparion 2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$2.05
GaugeA11BR,1BA$2.40
Riverbridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.73
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$3.10
Residences at DurangoH0.1-60Studio ,1BA$3.30
River RoostA1FStudio ,1BA$5.09

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Getting Around Durango, CO

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43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durango Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Durango?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Durango is under $2,065.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durango?

The cheapest apartment in Durango is Red Cliff which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Durango costs $1,924.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Durango?

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 93 regular apartments in Durango that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.