
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $900 (22 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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The Pines Apartments

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Notable

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Mountain Vista

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Glen at Lakewood

Parkview Terrace
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Ascend at Red Rocks

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St. Moritz Apartments

11911 W 13th Ave

WestEdge Apartments

1690 Swadley St

211 Wright St

335 Wright St
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Applewood Retirement Community

1150 Nile St, Unit 2-2, Unit 2-2

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Summit at Red Rocks

806 Ulysses St

16259 W 10th Ave, Unit C1, Unit C1

16259 W 10th Ave, Unit C1

Golden Arms
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16259 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 | $1,593 | $980 | $2,875 |
| Denver West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $994 | $3,055 |
| Denver West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,249 | $3,770 |
| Denver West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,456 | $5,483 |
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There are currently 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| The Pines Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $996 |
| Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Breckenridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,281 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver West, CO
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denver West area is the $2.06 price per square foot 1289 Pike St Model at 1289 Pike St, Unit 1289 in the in the East Old Golden Rd neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Denver West apartment is the 333 Wright St Model at 333 Wright St, Unit 6-305 starting at $2,190 with a $1.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1289 Pike St, Unit 1289 | 1289 Pike St | 5BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 333 Wright St, Unit 6-305 | 333 Wright St | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Silver Reef | B5: 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Glen at Lakewood | Aspen I | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Applewood Gables Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Parkview Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| St. Moritz Apartments | 1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Summit at Red Rocks | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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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 $1,514.
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 $18,604.
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 45 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 $210 which is $18,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver West.
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