
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO from $900 (51 Rentals)
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420 E Park Ave

626 Pines Slope Rd

Aspen Leaf Apartments

Applewood Retirement Community

27902 Meadow Dr

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Mountain Vista

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Summit at Red Rocks

Aurum

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Americana Lakewood Apartments
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The Pines Apartments

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Glen at Lakewood

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Ascend at Red Rocks

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Bighorn Crossing

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Golden

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Fox Hill Apartments

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Gold Mountain Village

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Elevate at Red Rocks

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Summit View Village Apartments

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Union Square Apartments
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Riva Ridge Apartments

Canyon View

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The Col

Silver Reef

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Parkview Terrace

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Bluesky Landing

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Avalon Denver West

GW Apartments

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Arca Green Mountain

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160 Santa Fe Mountain Rd
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Canyon View

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Tungsten Village

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Verla Table Mesa

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The View at Golden Ridge

CHILL

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Altitude

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The Charles Denver West

16311 W 14th Ave

2115 Hummingbird Wy

Union West
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1901 Clear Creek Dr

1300 Golden Cir

Clear Creek Crossing

675 F St

Applewood Gables Townhomes

Epoque Golden

400 Argentine St

26147 South End Rd

18334 W 58th Pl

906 Main St
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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 | $1,653 | $980 | $3,600 |
| Idaho Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,171 | $4,500 |
| Idaho Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,395 | $6,000 |
| Idaho Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $1,695 | $7,500 |
| Idaho Springs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,576 | $3,576 | $3,576 |
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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 |
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| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| 27902 Meadow Dr | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR,1BA | $1,167 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Aurum | Lithium - Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $1,340 |
| Americana Lakewood Apartments | AML-1x1(620) Justice | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Pines Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Bighorn Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idaho Springs, CO and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idaho Springs area is the $2.00 price per square foot 160 Santa Fe Mountain Rd Model at 160 Santa Fe Mountain Rd in the starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Idaho Springs apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Tungsten Village starting at $2,277 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Outer Central 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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| 160 Santa Fe Mountain Rd | 160 Santa Fe Mountain Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Tungsten Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Pines Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Summit View Village Apartments | SVV-2x2(864) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.94 |
| 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 | $2.15 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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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 $1,171 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 $1,395 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 $1,695.
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