Cheap Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO from $900 (19 Rentals)

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Idaho Springs, CO Local Guide

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 $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Idaho Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,045
Mountain VistaEldora1BR,1BA$1,095
AurumLithiumStudio,1BA$1,375
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idaho Springs area is the $2.14 price per square foot Eldora Model at Elevate at Red Rocks in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Idaho Springs apartment is the B3 Model at Ascend at Red Rocks starting at $1,685 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Applewood Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idaho Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevate at Red RocksEldora2BR,2BA$2.14
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.82
Gold Mountain Village2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Parkview Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1.79
Union Square ApartmentsUS-1x1(773)1BR,1BA$1.88
Silver Reef1B1BR,1BA$2.28
2981 Fall River Rd, Unit 29812981 Fall River Rd1BR,1BA$2.21
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$2.14
Mountain VistaEldora1BR,1BA$2.19
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Idaho Springs, CO

Ranked #189

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Idaho Springs, CO

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,095 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 $1,360 at Mountain Vista.

What is the most affordable Idaho Springs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Idaho Springs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascend at Red Rocks and starts from $2,160.

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