Cheap Homes for Rent in Golden, CO from $500 (14 Rentals)

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property at 1320 Youngfield St

$595 - $597

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1320 Youngfield St

GoldenCO80401
property at 920 14th St

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

920 14th St

GoldenCO80401
property at 16909 W 63rd Ln

$1,270

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$1,270

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$1,270

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16909 W 63rd Ln

ArvadaCO80403
property at 1150 Nile St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1150 Nile St, Unit 2-2, Unit 2-2

1150 Nile St
GoldenCO80401
property at 211 Wright St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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211 Wright St

LakewoodCO80228
property at 1150 Golden Cir

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1150 Golden Cir

GoldenCO80401

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property at 337 Wright St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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337 Wright St

LakewoodCO80228
property at 1200 Golden Cir

$1,470

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$1,470

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$1,470

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1200 Golden Cir

GoldenCO80401
property at 16259 W 10th Ave

$1,400 - $2,490

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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16259 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 341 Wright St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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341 Wright St

LakewoodCO80228
property at 16359 W 10th Ave

$1,400 - $1,600

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$1,600

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16359 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401

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Golden, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Golden, CO

Pricing Updated: 04/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Golden, CO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Golden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Golden$4,024$80023

Cheapest Available Golden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Golden, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ in the Daniels Garden neighborhood priced from $945. Tabor Lake in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $979. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Golden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$979
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets in the in the Morse Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Golden apartment is the 2/1U Model at Eagle Crest starting at $1,545 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the North Kipling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.64
Eagle Crest2/1U2BR,1BA$1.63
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.70
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.72
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA52BR,1BA$1.46
Timberleaf ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.48
Newgate1BR/1BA - 1A1BR,1BA$1.75
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.44
Gold Mountain Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden

What type of rentals are currently available in Golden?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,463. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Golden ranging from $595 to $10,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Golden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Golden ranges from $595 to $10,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,208.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Golden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Golden range from $1,395 to $5,463, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,199.

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