Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Golden Neighborhood of Golden, CO from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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Basecamp
$2,516 - $6,212
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$2,510 - $6,206
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Basecamp

1410 8th StGolden, CO 80401
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Golden
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$1,449 - $1,695
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Golden

2401 East StGolden, CO 80401
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510 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

510 24th St

510 24th StGolden, CO 80401
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607 14th St
Studio Apartments

607 14th St

607 14th StGolden, CO 80401
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1920 Jones Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1920 Jones Rd

1920 Jones RdGolden, CO 80401
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1410 Washington Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Washington Ave

1410 Washington AveGolden, CO 80401

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1020 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 8th St

1020 8th StGolden, CO 80401
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Clear Creek Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clear Creek Commons

1027 Washington AveGolden, CO 80401
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Miner's Mesa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miner's Mesa

1010 9th StGolden, CO 80401
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Canyon Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Gate

1411 8th StGolden, CO 80401
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Lewis Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Court Apartments

2200 Jackson StGolden, CO 80401
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Mountain View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View

612 24th StGolden, CO 80401

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 $1,449. Basecamp has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,516. Here are the most affordable Downtown Golden apartments for rent in Golden, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GoldenStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$1,449
BasecampBasecamp - Trek1BR,1BA$2,516
The Avenue Lofts GoldenThe Hitching Post Loft2BR,1BA$2,623

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Golden, CO

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Golden area is the $2.21 price per square foot 1707 East St Model at 1707 East St in the in the East Old Golden Rd neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown Golden apartment is the Basecamp - Quest Model at Basecamp starting at $2,516 with a $3.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1707 East St1707 East St1BR,1BA$2.21
BasecampBasecamp - Quest1BR,1BA$3.74
The Avenue Lofts GoldenThe Livery Loft2BR,1BA$4.69
1203 Washington Ave #202, Unit 2021203 Washington Ave #2021BR,1BA$3.65
GoldenStudio 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$3.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Golden Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Golden?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Golden is Golden which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown Golden costs $3,506.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Golden?

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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Golden 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 Downtown Golden?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Golden have an average cost of $2,296 which is $1,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Golden.

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