
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO from $900 (44 Rentals)
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3107 Riverside Dr

Applewood Retirement Community

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The Pines Apartments

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Gold Mountain Village

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Golden

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Mountain Vista

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Summit at Red Rocks
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Aurum

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Americana Lakewood Apartments

Parkview Terrace

Ascend at Red Rocks

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Glen at Lakewood

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Fox Hill Apartments

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Bluesky Landing
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Riva Ridge Apartments

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Union Square Apartments

Silver Reef

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Bighorn Crossing

Canyon View

Elevate at Red Rocks

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Canyon View

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The Col
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Avalon Denver West

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Arca Green Mountain

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Verla Table Mesa

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Tungsten Village

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Applewood Gables Townhomes

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The View at Golden Ridge

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Epoque Golden
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The Charles Denver West

CHILL

920 14th St

16259 W 10th Ave

23942 CO-119

2115 Hummingbird Wy

Union West

Clear Creek Crossing
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1250 Golden Cir

1150 Golden Cir

675 F St

29656 Buffalo Park Rd
Idaho Springs, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Idaho Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Springs Studio Apartments | $1,652 | $980 | $3,600 |
| Idaho Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,144 | $4,500 |
| Idaho Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,278 | $6,000 |
| Idaho Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $1,704 | $7,500 |
| Idaho Springs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $3,752 | $3,792 |
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Cheapest Available Idaho Springs Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Idaho Springs, CO is a Studio unit found at Applewood Retirement Community in the Applewood Valley neighborhood priced from $980. The Pines Apartments in the Rooney Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $996. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Idaho Springs apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| The Pines Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $996 |
| Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Breckenridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
| Gold Mountain Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,278 |
| Aurum | Lithium | Studio,1BA | $1,293 |
| Americana Lakewood Apartments | AML-1x1(620) Justice | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO and Nearby
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idaho Springs area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Tungsten Village in the in the Outer Central neighborhood starting from $2,277. The second greatest value Idaho Springs apartment is the 2F Model at Silver Reef starting at $2,018 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Daniels Garden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idaho Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Tungsten Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Silver Reef | 2F | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Applewood Gables Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Gold Mountain Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Bluesky Landing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Parkview Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 345 Idaho St, Unit #307 | 345 Idaho St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idaho Springs Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Idaho Springs?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Idaho Springs is at Applewood Retirement Community listed at $980.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Idaho Springs Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Idaho Springs Apartment is $1,217 at Mountain Vista.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Idaho Springs Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Idaho Springs is starting from $1,278 at Gold Mountain Village.
What is the most affordable Idaho Springs Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Idaho Springs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines Apartments and starts from $1,704.
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