
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $980 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Denver West area of Lakewood.


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Mountain Vista

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The Pines Apartments

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Ascend at Red Rocks

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Westlink at Oak Station

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Glen at Lakewood

11660 W 16th Ave, Unit 11670

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Beacon 85

341 Wright St, Unit 306

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Bel Aire

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Union Square Apartments

1690 Swadley St

447 Wright St, Unit 118

447 Wright St

1588 ROUTT ST

341 Wright St

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Applewood Retirement Community

1150 Nile St

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Summit at Red Rocks

3000 Ward Ct

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16359 W 10th Ave, Unit YY5

775 Kilmer St, Unit 1/2

16259 W 10th Ave
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16359 W 10th Ave
Denver West, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Denver West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver West Studio Apartments | $1,529 | $980 | $3,055 |
| Denver West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $999 | $3,335 |
| Denver West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,149 | $4,015 |
| Denver West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,456 | $5,513 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO.
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Cheapest Available Denver West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Denver West area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Applewood Retirement Community priced from $980. Ridgemoor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Denver West apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $980 |
| Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR, 1BA | $999 |
| Notable | SB | Studio, 1BA | $1,105 |
| Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR, 1BA | $1,178 |
| The Pines Apartments | B2 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR, 1BA | $1,225 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,383 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR, 1BA | $1,465 |
| Beacon 85 | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,526 |
| Westlink at Oak Station | Lamar | 1BR, 1BA | $1,539 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver West, CO
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver West area is the $1.78 price per square foot C1 Model at Ascend at Red Rocks in the Applewood Valley neighborhood starting from $2,248. The second greatest value Denver West apartment is the US-2x2(940) Model at Union Square Apartments in the Rooney Valley neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.70 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Denver West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ascend at Red Rocks | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.78 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.70 |
| Riva Ridge Apartments | RR-2x2(929) | 2BR, 2BA | $2.05 |
| The Pines Apartments | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.59 |
| Silver Reef | A3: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.22 |
| St. Moritz Apartments | 1x1 - 1st Floor | 1BR, 1BA | $2.05 |
| Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.91 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR, 1BA | $2.24 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen – Premium View | 1BR, 1BA | $2.16 |
| Notable | 1B | 1BR, 1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Denver West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Denver West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Denver West is under $1,539.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denver West?
The cheapest apartment in Denver West is Ridgemoor Apartment Homes which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Denver West costs $1,863.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Denver West?
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 56 regular apartments in Denver West 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 Denver West?
Cheap apartments in Denver West have an average cost of $355 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver West.
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