Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $900 (26 Rentals)

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WestEdge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WestEdge Apartments

1588 Routt StLakewood, CO 80215
Corporate Housing
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Swadley Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Swadley Apartments

1690 Swadley StLakewood, CO 80215

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Union West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Union West

35 Van Gordon StLakewood, CO 80228
Corporate Housing
property at 3000 Ward Ct

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3000 Ward Ct

Wheat RidgeCO80215

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Golden Arms
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 1 Bed unit found at Ridgemoor Apartment Homes priced from $949. Applewood Retirement Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Denver West apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$949
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
The Pines ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$995
Parkview Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,299
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,313
Summit at Red RocksAspen1BR,1BA$1,345
Ascend at Red RocksA31BR,1BA$1,365
Silver Reef1A1BR,1BA$1,376
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$1,477
Beacon 85S1Studio,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver West, CO

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver West area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Parkview Terrace in the in the Rooney Valley neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Denver West apartment is the AC-2x2(1007) Model at Applewood Crest Townhomes & Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Daniels Garden 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.
Parkview Terrace3x23BR,2BA$1.76
Applewood Crest Townhomes & ApartmentsAC-2x2(1007)2BR,2BA$1.79
655 Kilmer St655 Kilmer St2BR,1BA$1.95
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.70
Applewood Gables Townhomes2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Montrachet Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$2.16
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.81
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1.87
Summit at Red RocksAspen1BR,1BA$2.17
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.15

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Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Ranked #11

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Denver West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Denver West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Denver West is at Applewood Retirement Community listed at $980.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Denver West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Denver West Apartment is $949 at Ridgemoor Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Denver West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Denver West is starting from $1,249 at Ridgemoor Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Denver West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Denver West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgemoor Apartment Homes and starts from $1,449.

Expert Rental Resources

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