Cheap Homes for Rent in Golden, CO from $500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1320 Youngfield St

$597

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$597

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$597

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1320 Youngfield St

GoldenCO80401
property at 1615 Arapahoe St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1615 Arapahoe St

GoldenCO80401
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

Available Jun 1

1150 Nile St

GoldenCO80401
property at 16909 W 63rd Ln

$1,270

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$1,270

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$1,270

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

16909 W 63rd Ln

ArvadaCO80403

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property at 16259 W 10th Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16259 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401
property at 1150 Golden Cir

$1,505

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$1,505

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$1,505

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1150 Golden Cir

GoldenCO80401
property at 451 Golden Cir

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 1

451 Golden Cir, Unit #211

451 Golden Cir
GoldenCO80401

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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

Golden, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Golden, CO

Pricing Updated: 02/23/2026

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$4,015$80024

Cheapest Available Golden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Golden, CO is a Studio unit found at Tabor Lake in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood priced from $849. Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ in the Daniels Garden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Golden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tabor LakeStudio Accessible AStudio,1BA$849
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden area is the $1.51 price per square foot 3/1R Model at Eagle Crest in the in the North Kipling neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Golden apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets starting at $1,750 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Morse Park 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.
Eagle Crest3/1R3BR,1BA$1.51
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.64
655 Kilmer St655 Kilmer St2BR,1BA$1.89
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.76
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.81
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1.93
Newgate1BR/1BA - 1A1BR,1BA$1.70
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.44
Timberleaf ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.77
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 310 Apartments for Rent in Golden, CO with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,508. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Golden ranging from $597 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 $597 to $10,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,211.

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 $1,449 to $5,363, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

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