Cheap Homes for Rent in Golden, CO from $950 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1150 Nile St

$1,150 - $1,250

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$1,150 - $1,250

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$1,150 - $1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1150 Nile St

GoldenCO80401
property at 11136 Circle Dr

$1,450

Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11136 Circle Dr

GoldenCO80403

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property at 447 Wright St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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447 Wright St, Unit 118

447 Wright St
LakewoodCO80228
property at 141 S Zang Way

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

141 S Zang Way

LakewoodCO80228
property at 16259 W 10th Ave

$1,640 - $1,750

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$1,640 - $1,750

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$1,640 - $1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16259 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401

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property at 16359 W 10th Ave

$1,725 - $2,100

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$1,725

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$1,725

3 Bedroom Rentals

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16359 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 433 Wright St

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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433 Wright St

LakewoodCO80228
property at 675 F St

$1,767

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$1,767

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$1,767

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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675 F St

GoldenCO80401
property at 441 Wright St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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441 Wright St

LakewoodCO80228
property at 13085 W Cedar Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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13085 W Cedar Dr

LakewoodCO80228

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Golden, CO

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Golden, CO area range in price from $1,290 to $4,288 with an overall median price of $2,179. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Golden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Golden$2,179$1,29014

Cheapest Available Golden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Golden, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Maplewood Apartments in the Rooney Valley neighborhood priced from $722. 1410 Washington Ave. in the Outer Lakewood West Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Golden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maplewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$722
1410 Washington Ave.1410 Washington Avenue - #7Studio,1BA$755
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$895
10500 W 8th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden area is the $0.93 price per square foot 16909 W 63rd Ln Model at 16909 W 63rd Ln, Unit Basement in the in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Golden apartment is the 2308 Fossil Trace Dr Model at 2308 Fossil Trace Dr, Unit B starting at $2,285 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the East Old Golden Rd 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.
16909 W 63rd Ln, Unit Basement16909 W 63rd Ln1BR,1BA$0.93
2308 Fossil Trace Dr, Unit B2308 Fossil Trace Dr2BR,2BA$1.52
Timberleaf ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.51
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.64
The Pines ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.29
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.68
Brookside2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.47
Westland Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.44
Maplewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden

What type of rentals are currently available in Golden?

There are currently 295 Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO with pricing that ranges from $722 to $5,813. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Golden ranging from $950 to $6,516.

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 $950 to $6,516 with an average monthly rent of $2,558.

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 $1,456 to $5,813, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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