Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Plata County, CO from $500 (20 Rentals)

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$1,737 - $3,369
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$1,737 - $3,369

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1275 Escalante DrDurango, CO 81303
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Skyline Apartments
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$1,998 - $2,679
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$1,930 - $2,611
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Skyline Apartments

1000 Goeglein GulchDurango, CO 81301
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840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 206
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840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 206

840 Plymouth DrDurango, CO 81301
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470 Burns Ave
6 Bedroom Apartments

470 Burns Ave

470 Burns AveIgnacio, CO 81137
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1322 Florida Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Florida Rd

1322 Florida RdDurango, CO 81301
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555 Rivergate Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Rivergate Ln

555 Rivergate LnDurango, CO 81301
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1014 County Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1014 County Rd

1014 County RdDurango, CO 81301
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1700 Cr-203
Studio Apartments

1700 Cr-203

1700 Cr-203Durango, CO 81301
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2068 Main Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2068 Main Ave

2068 Main AveDurango, CO 81301

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3393 CR 207
2 Bedroom Apartments

3393 CR 207

3393 CR 207Durango, CO 81301
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Island Cove Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Island Cove Park

485 Florida RdDurango, CO 81301
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Sitzmark Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sitzmark Condos

322 Sheol STDurango, CO 81301

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Cedar View Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar View Housing

3160 E Animas Village DrDurango, CO 81301
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Cheapest Available La Plata County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Plata County, CO is a Studio unit found at River Roost in the Downtown Durango neighborhood priced from $998. Residences at Durango has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Plata County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River RoostStudio A2 - UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$998
Residences at DurangoH0.1-60Studio,1BA$1,175
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,353
Courthouse Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
GaugeA11BR,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Plata County, CO

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Plata County area is the $2.94 price per square foot 736 Main Ave Model at 736 Main Ave, Unit F in the in the Hawks Nest neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value La Plata County apartment is the B1 Model at Skyline Apartments starting at $2,254 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Hawks Nest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Plata County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
736 Main Ave, Unit F736 Main Ave1BR,1BA$2.94
Skyline ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.88
GaugeA11BR,1BA$2.47
Courthouse Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.11
840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 206840 Plymouth Dr1BR,1BA$2.12
Red CliffA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.52
Residences at DurangoH0.1-60Studio ,1BA$3.30
River RoostStudio A2 - UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Plata County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Plata County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Plata County is under $2,254.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Plata County?

The cheapest apartment in La Plata County is Red Cliff which is listed at $1,353, while the average apartment in La Plata County costs $2,678.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Plata County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in La Plata County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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