Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CO from $500 (309 Rentals)

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The Loop at Lamar Station
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$975 - $1,995
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$975 - $1,995

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$975 - $1,995
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The Loop at Lamar Station

1450 Lamar StLakewood, CO 80214
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The Pines Apartments
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$995 - $2,104
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$995 - $2,104

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$995 - $2,104
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The Pines Apartments

148 S Zang WayLakewood, CO 80228
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Green Mountain Apartments
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$1,023 - $3,775
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$1,023 - $3,775

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$1,023 - $3,775
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Green Mountain Apartments

12641 W Mississippi AveLakewood, CO 80228
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Bear Valley Village Apartments
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$1,056 - $1,356
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$1,045 - $1,345
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$11

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$1,056 - $1,356
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Bear Valley Village Apartments

9803 W Girton DrLakewood, CO 80227
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property at 7315 W 9th Pl

$1,065 - $1,490

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7315 W 9th Pl

LakewoodCO80214
property at 196 Ingalls St

$1,075 - $1,350

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196 Ingalls St

LakewoodCO80226
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$1,095

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5380 W 3rd Pl

LakewoodCO80226
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12th and Wads Residences
$1,100 - $1,250
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$1,000 - $1,150
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$100

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$1,100 - $1,250
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12th and Wads Residences

7755 W 12th AveLakewood, CO 80214
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Lakeview Towers at Belmar
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$1,139 - $1,457
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$1,073 - $1,391
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$66

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$1,139 - $1,457
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Lakeview Towers at Belmar

679 S Reed CtLakewood, CO 80226
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$1,145

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825 Oak St

LakewoodCO80215

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Sheridan Station Apartments
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$1,199 - $2,034
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$1,199 - $2,034

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$1,199 - $2,034
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Sheridan Station Apartments

5330 W 11th AveLakewood, CO 80214
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Mountain Vista
$1,232 - $1,841
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$1,179 - $1,788
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$53

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$1,232 - $1,841
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Mountain Vista

474 S Wright StLakewood, CO 80228
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes
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$1,249 - $2,104
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$1,249 - $2,104

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$1,249 - $2,104
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

693 Urban CtLakewood, CO 80401
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Traverse
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$1,275 - $2,123
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$1,177 - $2,025
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$98

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$1,275 - $2,123
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Traverse

5495 W 10th AveLakewood, CO 80214
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Belmar Villas
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$1,281 - $2,103
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$1,213 - $2,035
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$68

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$1,281 - $2,103
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Belmar Villas

700 S Reed CtLakewood, CO 80226
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Alta Sloans Lake
$1,290 - $3,691
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$1,263 - $3,664
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$27

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$1,290 - $3,691
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Alta Sloans Lake

1605 Sheridan BlvdLakewood, CO 80214
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Four Winds
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$1,295 - $1,425
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$1,260 - $1,390
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$35

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$1,295 - $1,425
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Four Winds

7500-7506 W 10th AveLakewood, CO 80214
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Timberleaf Apartments
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$1,295 - $2,037
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$1,295 - $2,037

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$1,295 - $2,037
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Timberleaf Apartments

1388 Garrison StLakewood, CO 80215
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakewood, CO

Pricing Updated: 01/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lakewood, CO area range in price from $525 to $6,804 with an overall median price of $2,532. The three Lakewood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Edgewood at $895, North Alameda at $1,050, and Morse Park at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lakewood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Edgewood$1,689$89534
North Alameda$1,999$1,0509
Morse Park$2,284$525632
Belmar$2,420$1,13978
Lasley$2,525$960320
Eiber$2,649$94564
Lakewood/West Corridor$4,160$5251477

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenida Del Sol in the South Alameda neighborhood priced from $698. Tabor Lake in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenida Del SolA11BR,1BA$698
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$849
Squire ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Cavalier Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Virginia ParkVIRGINIA PARK JUNIOR ONE BEDROOM - 500 SQ FT1BR,1BA$925
Kendall StreetONE BEDROOM- KENDALL1BR,1BA$925
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945
Holiday GardensHOLIDAY GARDENS- ONE BEDROOM- C1BR,1BA$950
Lost Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CO

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3294 S Newton St Model at 3294 S Newton St in the in the Southwest Denver neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at W. 46th Avenue starting at $1,305 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Bel Aire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3294 S Newton St3294 S Newton St3BR,1BA$0.89
W. 46th Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
8332 W 26th AveCrown Hill2BR,1BA$1.43
3262 Stuart St, Unit #23262 Stuart St2BR,1BA$1.39
Reed Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.47
Elm Creek ApartmentsEC 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Avon North Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Avenida Del SolB12BR,1BA$1.02
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.48
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.44

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Lakewood Overview

Lakewood, Colorado is the fifth-largest town in the Denver metropolitan area. Just minutes away from downtown Denver and 64 miles north-northwest of alluring Colorado Springs, Lakewood boasts some of the most spectacular views of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Its premier location and affordability make it one of the most popular destinations for those seeking a well-rounded living experience.

Why live in Lakewood, CO?

Lakewood is a suburb of Denver, offering all the advantages to metropolitan life, while still providing that sense of community many are seeking. This little town offers its residents a balanced life, filled with arts, culture, outdoor activities, and an opportunity to make an honest living.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewood is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood is Avenida Del Sol which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $2,532.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood?

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 123 regular apartments in Lakewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakewood?

Cheap apartments in Lakewood have an average cost of $261 which is $2,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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