Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Denver West Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $900 (23 Rentals)

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Swadley Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Swadley Apartments

1690 Swadley StLakewood, CO 80215

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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 Studio unit found at Applewood Retirement Community priced from $980. Ridgemoor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. 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 HomesA52BR,1BA$999
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,099
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$1,199
WestEdge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denver West, CO

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Denver West area is the $1.45 price per square foot C1 Model at Ridgemoor Apartment Homes in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Denver West apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Model at Applewood Gables Townhomes starting at $1,945 with a $2.07 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.
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.45
Applewood Gables Townhomes2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.07
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.82
Parkview Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1.92
Union Square ApartmentsUS-1x1(773)1BR,1BA$1.81
Silver Reef1B1BR,1BA$2.13
St. Moritz Apartments1x1 - 2nd/3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1.90
Elevate at Red RocksHighlands1BR,1BA$2.36
Glen at LakewoodSteamboat1BR,1BA$1.83
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Denver West, Lakewood, CO

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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®

54 / 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,489.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denver West?

The cheapest apartment in Denver West is Glen at Lakewood which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Denver West costs $2,895.

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 11 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 $216 which is $2,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver West.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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