Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes
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$994 - $2,165
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$994 - $2,165

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

693 Urban CtLakewood, CO 80401
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Mountain Vista
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$1,149 - $1,985
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$1,095 - $1,931
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mountain Vista

474 S Wright StLakewood, CO 80228
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Notable
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$1,200 - $1,600
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$1,200 - $1,600

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$1,200 - $1,600
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Notable

730 Simms StLakewood, CO 80401
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St. Moritz Apartments
$1,354 - $2,180
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$1,344 - $2,170
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St. Moritz Apartments

1724 Robb StLakewood, CO 80215
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The Pines Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,395 - $2,174
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$1,395 - $2,174

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$1,395 - $2,174
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pines Apartments

148 S Zang WayLakewood, CO 80228
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Glen at Lakewood
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$1,405 - $2,085
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$1,405 - $2,085

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$1,405 - $2,085
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Glen at Lakewood

453 Van Gordon StLakewood, CO 80228
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Ascend at Red Rocks
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$1,418 - $2,133
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$1,400 - $2,115
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Ascend at Red Rocks

13105 W 2nd PlLakewood, CO 80228
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WestEdge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WestEdge Apartments

1588 Routt StLakewood, CO 80215
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1690 Swadley St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1690 Swadley St

1690 Swadley StLakewood, CO 80215
property at 1150 Nile St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1150 Nile St, Unit 2-2

1150 Nile St
GoldenCO80401

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Summit at Red Rocks
$1,291 - $1,989
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$1,291 - $1,989

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$1,291 - $1,989
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Summit at Red Rocks

12 S Holman WayGolden, CO 80401
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property at 16259 W 10th Ave

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16259 W 10th Ave, Unit C1

16259 W 10th Ave
GoldenCO80401
property at 16311 W 14th Ave

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

16311 W 14th Ave

GoldenCO80401
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Golden Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Arms

1400 Utah StGolden, CO 80401
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property at 16359 W 10th Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16359 W 10th Ave, Unit 1

16359 W 10th Ave
GoldenCO80401
property at 16359 W 10th Ave

$1,495 - $2,325

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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16359 W 10th Ave

GoldenCO80401

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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 $994. 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 HomesA31BR,1BA$994
Mountain VistaEldora1BR,1BA$1,149
NotableSBStudio,1BA$1,200
Summit at Red RocksAspen1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Table Mountain Townhomes4x44BR,4BA$1.59
Applewood Gables Townhomes2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.72
The Pines ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.46
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.68
Elevate at Red RocksEldora2BR,2BA$2.17
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.79
Parkview Terrace2x12BR,1BA$2.15
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor1BR,1BA$2.04
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$2.15
Summit at Red RocksAspen1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Denver West, Lakewood, CO

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

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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 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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