Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $700 (9 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Arms

1400 Utah StGolden, CO 80401
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Denver West, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

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 $1,085. Here are the most affordable Denver West apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,085
The Pines ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver West, CO

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Denver West area is the $1.36 price per square foot B1 Model at The Pines Apartments in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Denver West apartment is the US-2x2(940) Model at Union Square Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Rooney Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Denver West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pines ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.36
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.81
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.94
Table Mountain Townhomes2x22BR,2BA$2.51
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA52BR,1BA$1.71
Summit at Red RocksHighland2BR,2BA$2.52
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor1BR,1BA$2.13
Riva Ridge ApartmentsRR-1x1(712)1BR,1BA$2.25
WestLink at Oak StationGarrison1BR,1BA$2.36
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Lakewood, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Denver West Neighborhood in Lakewood, CO

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,574.

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 $1,085, while the average apartment in Denver West costs $2,480.

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 10 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 $408 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver West.

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