
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Golden Neighborhood of Golden, CO from $900 (17 Rentals)
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Downtown Golden, Golden, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Golden?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Golden Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Downtown Golden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $1,000 | $6,478 |
Downtown Golden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,313 | $2,400 | $7,085 |
Downtown Golden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,421 | $3,591 | $7,425 |
Downtown Golden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,173 | $4,120 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Golden Neighborhood of Golden, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Golden Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Basecamp at West 8th | West 8th - Turquoise | 1BR,1BA | $2,132 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Golden, CO
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Golden area is the $2.92 price per square foot West 8th - Turquoise Model at Basecamp at West 8th in the in the Outer Lakewood West Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,132. The second greatest value Downtown Golden apartment is the Studio 1 bathroom Model at Golden starting at $900 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the East Old Golden Rd neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Golden apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Basecamp at West 8th | West 8th - Turquoise | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Golden, Golden, CO
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Golden, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Golden Neighborhood in Golden, CO
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Golden Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Golden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Golden Apartment is $2,132 at Basecamp at West 8th.
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