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

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Clear Creek Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clear Creek Commons

1027 Washington AveGolden, CO 80401
Senior Living
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615 24th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

615 24th St

615 24th StGolden, CO 80401
Furnished
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Golden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden

2401 East StGolden, CO 80401

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Miner's Mesa
2 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
Senior Living
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Lewis Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Court Apartments

2200 Jackson StGolden, CO 80401
Senior Living
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510 24th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

510 24th St

510 24th StGolden, CO 80401

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403 23rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

403 23rd St

403 23rd 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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1020 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 8th St

1020 8th StGolden, CO 80401

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Mountain View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View

612 24th StGolden, CO 80401

Downtown Golden, Golden, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Golden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GoldenStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$900
Basecamp at West 8thWest 8th - Turquoise1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Basecamp at West 8thWest 8th - Turquoise1BR,1BA$2.92
GoldenStudio 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Golden, Golden, CO

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Golden, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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