Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Ashwood Neighborhood of Golden, CO (95 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Ashwood area of Golden that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Summit at Red Rocks
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $2,130

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,225 - $2,130

Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $2,130
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - PETRT - PET RENT $35.00/mo
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Summit at Red Rocks

12 S Holman WayGolden, CO 80401
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The Charles Denver West
$2,104 - $5,513

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Base Rent$2,077 - $5,486
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Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $300.00 - Pet Rent $35.00/mo
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The Charles Denver West

1767 Denver West Marriott BlvdGolden, CO 80401
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property at 770 Loveland Street
$2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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770 Loveland Street

GoldenCO80401
property at 755 Gardenia St
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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755 Gardenia St

GoldenCO80401

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property at 2132 Braun Ct
$4,006

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,949
Required Monthly Fees$57

Total Monthly Price$4,006
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 15
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2132 Braun Ct

GoldenCO80401
property at 1213 Xenon St
$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1213 Xenon St

GoldenCO80401
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property at 16359 W 10th Ave
$1,575 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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16359 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 12878 W 26th Ave
$1,945

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,945

Total Monthly Price$1,945
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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12878 W 26th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 16270 W 13th Ave
$2,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,395

Total Monthly Price$2,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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16270 W 13th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 13450 W 7th Ave
$2,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,495

Total Monthly Price$2,495
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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13450 W 7th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 801 Kilmer St
$3,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,250

Total Monthly Price$3,250
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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801 Kilmer St

GoldenCO80401
property at 769 Alkire St
$3,585

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,585

Total Monthly Price$3,585
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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769 Alkire St

GoldenCO80401
property at 2303 Braun Ct
$3,645

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,645

Total Monthly Price$3,645
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2303 Braun Ct

GoldenCO80401

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property at 206 S Holman Way
$3,737

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,737

Total Monthly Price$3,737
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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206 S Holman Way

GoldenCO80401
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Applewood Gables Townhomes
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Applewood Gables Townhomes

12858 W 26th AveGolden, CO 80401
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Camden Denver West
Pet FriendlyReptile, Dogs, Birds, Cats and Fish Allowed
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Camden Denver West

1910 Denver West DrGolden, CO 80401
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Americana Lakewood Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,475 - $1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,475 - $1,875

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00 - Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Americana Lakewood Apartments

12598 W Dakota AveLakewood, CO 80228
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Braxton
Rent Specials
$1,591 - $2,827

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,585 - $2,821
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $300.00 - Pet Rent $35.00/mo
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Braxton

66 S Van Gordon StLakewood, CO 80228
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Bel Aire
$1,564 - $2,669

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,564 - $2,669

Total Monthly Price$1,564 - $2,669
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Bel Aire

11082 W 15th PlLakewood, CO 80215
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Ascend at Red Rocks
Rent Specials
$1,383 - $2,420

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,365 - $2,402
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00/mo
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Ascend at Red Rocks

13105 W 2nd PlLakewood, CO 80228
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Silver Reef
Rent Specials
$1,624 - $3,180

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,624 - $3,180

Total Monthly Price$1,624 - $3,180
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Silver Reef

12419 W 2nd PlLakewood, CO 80228
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Mountain Vista
Rent Specials
$1,176 - $1,782

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,122 - $1,728
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Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Mountain Vista

474 S Wright StLakewood, CO 80228
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The Pines Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,195 - $2,174

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195 - $2,174

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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The Pines Apartments

148 S Zang WayLakewood, CO 80228
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Westlink at Oak Station
Rent Specials
$1,435 - $3,136

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,409 - $3,110
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $300.00 - Pet Rent $35.00/mo
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Westlink at Oak Station

1665 Pierson StLakewood, CO 80215
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Avalon Denver West
Rent Specials
$1,721 - $2,704

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625 - $2,608
Required Monthly Fees$96

Total Monthly Price$1,721 - $2,704
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $200.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $400.00
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Avalon Denver West

14125 Denver West CirLakewood, CO 80401
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Glen at Lakewood
Rent Specials
$1,465 - $2,085

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,465 - $2,085

Total Monthly Price$1,465 - $2,085
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Glen at Lakewood

453 Van Gordon StLakewood, CO 80228
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes
Rent Specials
$994 - $2,165

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$994 - $2,165

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

693 Urban CtLakewood, CO 80401
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Union Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,575 - $1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575 - $1,625

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00 - Pet Fee - Additional Pet $35.00/mo
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Union Square Apartments

13050 W Cedar DrLakewood, CO 80228
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Elevate at Red Rocks
Rent Specials
$1,630 - $2,325

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625 - $2,320
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Elevate at Red Rocks

409 Zang StLakewood, CO 80228
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St. Moritz Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,418 - $2,196

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,408 - $2,186
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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St. Moritz Apartments

1724 Robb StLakewood, CO 80215
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Oak Street Station
Rent Specials
$1,309 - $2,848

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,303 - $2,842
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $300.00 - Pet Rent $35.00/mo
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Oak Street Station

1420 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215
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Montrachet Apartment Homes
Rent Specials
$2,193 - $7,092

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,156 - $7,055
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Montrachet Apartment Homes

1855 Denver West CtLakewood, CO 80401
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Willow Glen Senior
Rent Specials
$1,002 - $1,561

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,002 - $1,561

Total Monthly Price$1,002 - $1,561
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Willow Glen Senior

1585 Kipling StLakewood, CO 80215
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Applewood Crest Townhomes & Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,775 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,775 - $1,850

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00 - Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Applewood Crest Townhomes & Apartments

11280 W 20th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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Parkview Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,675 - $2,099

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,675 - $2,099

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Parkview Terrace

12577 W Dakota AveLakewood, CO 80228
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Beacon 85
Rent Specials
$1,531 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,525 - $2,369
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $300.00 - Pet Rent $35.00/mo
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Beacon 85

85 S Union BlvdLakewood, CO 80228
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Allied Apartments
Rent Specials
$995 - $1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995 - $1,295

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,295
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
200 Lb Weight Limit
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Allied Apartments

10657 W 6th PlLakewood, CO 80215
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Riva Ridge Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,400 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400 - $2,150

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00 - Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Riva Ridge Apartments

455-599 Wright StLakewood, CO 80228
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Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+
Rent Specials
$895 - $945

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895 - $945

Total Monthly Price$895 - $945
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+

1430 Nelson StLakewood, CO 80215
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Notable
Rent Specials
$1,105 - $1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,105 - $1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,105 - $1,575
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fees (Initial) $300.00
Pet Details

Notable

730 Simms StLakewood, CO 80401
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705 Moore St, Unit 3
$1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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705 Moore St, Unit 3

705 Moore StLakewood, CO 80215
Cost Per Sq.Ft.
property at 390 Zang St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

390 Zang St, Unit 101

390 Zang St
LakewoodCO80228

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Most Pet Friendly Ashwood Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Ashwood area of Denver, CO that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Charles Denver West with prices starting from $2,104 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. Ascend at Red Rocks scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,383. Here are the most Pet Friendly Ashwood apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Charles Denver West3.8/4Denver West$2,104
Ascend at Red Rocks3.4/4Union Square$1,383
The Pines Apartments3.2/4Union Square$1,195
Avalon Denver West3.2/4Outer Lakewood West Corridor$1,721
Oak Street Station3.2/4Eiber$1,309
Braxton3/4Union Square$1,591
Montrachet Apartment Homes3/4Denver West$2,193
St. Moritz Apartments3/4Applewood$1,418

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Ashwood

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Ashwood of Ashwood is the 1 Bedroom Model at Willow Glen Senior, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,002. The second cheapest Ashwood Pet Friendly apartment is the B2 2 Beds unit at The Pines Apartments starting at $1,195. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Ashwood apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Willow Glen Senior1 Bedroom$1,002
The Pines ApartmentsB2$1,195
Oak Street StationS1$1,341
Ascend at Red RocksA3$1,383
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 1st Floor$1,418
BraxtonU1$1,591
Beacon 85A2.1$1,679
Solana Lakewood 55+ Active Adult CommunityA1$2,098
The Charles Denver WestPlan 3$2,104
Montrachet Apartment HomesResidence 1$2,193

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Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly rental property may be just the ticket if you have little ones when you rent. Ashwood has a reputation as a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and green spaces? this residential area is a highly-rated neighborhood for its the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Ashwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Ashwood?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Ashwood is at Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ listed at $895.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Ashwood Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Ashwood is $1,951.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Ashwood Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Ashwood is a 1,520 square feet unit starting from $2,104 at The Charles Denver West.

What is the average size for Ashwood Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Ashwood is currently at 723 sq ft.

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