
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $900 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Denver West area of Lakewood.


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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

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Mountain Vista

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Notable

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St. Moritz Apartments

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Glen at Lakewood

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Ascend at Red Rocks

WestEdge Apartments

1690 Swadley St

Applewood Retirement Community

1150 Nile St, Unit 2-2
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Summit at Red Rocks

16259 W 10th Ave, Unit C1

16311 W 14th Ave

Golden Arms

16359 W 10th Ave, Unit 1

16359 W 10th Ave
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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 | $1,636 | $980 | $3,245 |
| Denver West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $994 | $3,035 |
| Denver West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,249 | $3,585 |
| Denver West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $1,456 | $5,498 |
| Denver West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $2,775 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 18 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 $994. Here are the most affordable Denver West apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Notable | SB | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver West, CO
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver West area is the $1.59 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Table Mountain Townhomes in the in the Green Mountain Park neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Denver West apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Model at Applewood Gables Townhomes starting at $2,027 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Applewood Valley neighborhood. 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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| Table Mountain Townhomes | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.59 |
| Applewood Gables Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| The Pines Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Elevate at Red Rocks | Eldora | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Parkview Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| St. Moritz Apartments | 1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDenver West, Lakewood, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West Denver, CO. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 $1,495.
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 $994, while the average apartment in Denver West costs $16,487.
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 47 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 $209 which is $16,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver West.
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