
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO from $900 (38 Rentals)
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510 Virginia St

Aspen Leaf Apartments

Empire 40 Crossing

2300 Virginia St, Unit 1

Applewood Retirement Community

27902 Meadow Dr

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Mountain Vista

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The Pines Apartments
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Golden

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Bighorn Crossing

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Americana Lakewood Apartments

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Glen at Lakewood

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Gold Mountain Village

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Summit View Village Apartments

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Union Square Apartments

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Canyon View

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Elevate at Red Rocks

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The Col

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Bluesky Landing

Silver Reef

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Parkview Terrace

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Arca Green Mountain

16311 W 14th Ave

922 14th St

Canyon View

Union West

1300 Golden Cir

401 Rose St

3440 Myers Gulch Rd
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Clear Creek Crossing

675 F St
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 | $1,629 | $980 | $3,600 |
| Idaho Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,156 | $4,500 |
| Idaho Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,195 | $6,000 |
| Idaho Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,178 | $1,595 | $7,500 |
| Idaho Springs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,203 | $4,203 | $4,203 |
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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. 27902 Meadow Dr in the Outer Lakewood West Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. 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 |
| 27902 Meadow Dr | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Pines Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Mountain Vista | Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
| Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Bighorn Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO and Nearby
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idaho Springs area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Tungsten Village in the in the Outer Central neighborhood starting from $2,177. The second greatest value Idaho Springs apartment is the SVV-3x2(1080) Model at Summit View Village Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the East Old Golden Rd 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 | $1.97 |
| Summit View Village Apartments | SVV-3x2(1080) | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| The Pines Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Elevate at Red Rocks | Eldora | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Riva Ridge Apartments | RR-1x1(712) | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 345 Idaho St, Unit #206 | 345 Idaho St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Mountain Vista | Vail | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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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 $1,199 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 $1,195 at The Pines Apartments.
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 $1,595.
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