
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Golden Neighborhood of Golden, CO from $800 (18 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 | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
Downtown Golden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $800 | $2,499 |
Downtown Golden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,726 | $2,459 | $2,995 |
Downtown Golden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $2,931 | $3,622 |
Downtown Golden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $3,771 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 18 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Golden area of Golden, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden priced from $900. Basecamp at West 8th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,130. Here are the most affordable Downtown Golden apartments for rent in Golden, CO:
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 | $2,130 |
The Avenue Lofts Golden | The Livery Loft | 2BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Basecamp | Discover | 2BR,1BA | $3,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Golden, CO
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Golden area is the $4.03 price per square foot Destination Model at Basecamp in the in the Outer Lakewood West Corridor neighborhood starting from $5,179. The second greatest value Downtown Golden apartment is the West 8th - Turquoise Model at Basecamp at West 8th starting at $2,130 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Outer Lakewood West Corridor 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 | Destination | 3BR,2BA | $4.03 |
Basecamp at West 8th | West 8th - Turquoise | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
The Avenue Lofts Golden | The Hitching Post Loft | 2BR,1BA | $5.20 |
Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Golden, Golden, CO
Ranked #10
Among cities in Colorado 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 $2,130 at Basecamp at West 8th.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Golden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Golden is starting from $1,450 at Golden.
What is the most affordable Downtown Golden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Golden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Basecamp at West 8th and starts from $2,931.
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