
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $900 (64 Rentals)
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

720 Moore St

Maplewood Apartments

12121 W Nevada Dr

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Mountain Vista

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Green Mountain Apartments

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Notable

670 Miller Ct

10450 W 8th Ave
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The Meridian at Lakewood

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Americana Lakewood Apartments

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Ascend at Red Rocks

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The Pines Apartments

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Glen at Lakewood

800 Miller Ct, Unit 4

Silver Reef

730 Miller Ct

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Beacon 85

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Riva Ridge Apartments

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Elevate at Red Rocks

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Braxton

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Bluesky Landing

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Parkview Terrace

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Edelweiss Apartments

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Arca Green Mountain

341 Wright St, Unit 341 Wright St. #108

12024 W Virginia Ave
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10500 W 8th Ave

Allied Apartments

Boardwalk Apartments

Oak Street Apartments

10687 6th Pl

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Oak Manor Apartments

WestRidge Apartments

10491 W 7th Pl

10620 W 8th Ave
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12484 W Nevada Pl

717 Oak St

Lakeview Heights

South Majestic

Union West

The Pines Apartments

Lake Lochwood Apartments

South Majestic

1140 S Arbutus St

12480 W Nevada Pl
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Foothills, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $989 | $1,678 |
| Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $994 | $2,241 |
| Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,133 | $3,036 |
| Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $1,298 | $2,850 |
| Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $2,199 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothills Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO.
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Cheapest Available Foothills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothills area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at 10500 W 8th Ave priced from $950. Greenway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10500 W 8th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Greenway Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Boardwalk Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,133 |
| Green Mountain Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Notable | SB | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Oak Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Redwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, CO
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.91 price per square foot *** $2199.00 *** THE MERIDIAN AT LAKEWOOD APART... Model at The Meridian at Lakewood in the in the Rooney Valley neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the B1 Model at The Pines Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Rooney Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Meridian at Lakewood | *** $2199.00 *** THE MERIDIAN AT LAKEWOOD APART... | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| The Pines Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Union Square Apartments | US-2x2(940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 10491 W 7th Pl | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Redwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Oak Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Boardwalk Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 10500 W 8th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFoothills, Lakewood, CO
Ranked #15
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foothills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothills is under $1,270.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?
The cheapest apartment in Foothills is 10500 W 8th Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,574.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothills?
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 Foothills 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 Foothills?
Cheap apartments in Foothills have an average cost of $348 which is $2,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.
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