Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Applewood Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $500 (35 Rentals)

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10637 W 6th Pl

LakewoodCO80215

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Indy Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indy Street Flats

1440 Independence StLakewood, CO 80215
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10500 W 8th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10500 W 8th Ave

10500 W 8th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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10687 6th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

10687 6th Pl

10687 6th PlLakewood, CO 80215
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Greenway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenway Apartments

10626 W 7th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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717 Oak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

717 Oak St

717 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215
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Villa Rosa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rosa

10705 W 7th AveLakewood, CO 80215

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Tabor Lake
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor Lake

12100 W 44th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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3680 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3680 Lee St

3680 Lee StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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OAK NORTH
2 Bedroom Apartments

OAK NORTH

3741 Oak StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Applewood, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Applewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Applewood area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $905. Tabor Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Applewood apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$905
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$949
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,085
Allied ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Highland Square Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195
1495 Balsam1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Wadsworth Station West1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Westland Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,250
Timberleaf ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Applewood, CO

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Applewood area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3x2 Model at ORCHARD FLATS in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Applewood apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed starting at $1,650 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Morse Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Applewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ORCHARD FLATS3x23BR,2BA$1.84
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Timberleaf ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.64
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA52BR,1BA$1.71
10620 W 8th AveTwo bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Oak Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.81
Villa Rosa2x1 Upstairs Balcony2BR,1BA$1.80
Highland Square Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Wadsworth Station West1x11BR,1BA$1.88
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Lakewood. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Applewood Neighborhood in Lakewood, CO

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Applewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Applewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Applewood is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Applewood?

The cheapest apartment in Applewood is Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Applewood costs $2,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Applewood?

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 11 regular apartments in Applewood 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 Applewood?

Cheap apartments in Applewood have an average cost of $365 which is $2,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Applewood.

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