Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $800 (27 Rentals)

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825 Oak St

LakewoodCO80215

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10500 W 8th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10500 W 8th Ave

10500 W 8th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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Lakeview Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Heights

10250-10270 W Mississippi AveLakewood, CO 80226

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WestRidge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WestRidge Apartments

1506 S Owens StLakewood, CO 80232
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10687 6th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

10687 6th Pl

10687 6th PlLakewood, CO 80215
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Villa Rosa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rosa

10705 W 7th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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717 Oak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

717 Oak St

717 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215

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10620 W 8th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

10620 W 8th Ave

10620 W 8th AveLakewood, CO 80215

Foothills, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

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 Ridgemoor Apartment Homes priced from $999. Mountain Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA41BR,1BA$999
Mountain VistaEldora1BR,1BA$1,039
Green Mountain ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,089
The Pines ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,099
Lakeview Heights1BR1BR,1BA$1,099
Greenway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Oak Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,145
Allied ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Copperwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Villa Rosa2x1 Upstairs Balcony2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, CO

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.71 price per square foot EA-2x2(990) Model at Edelweiss Apartments in the in the Union Square neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the Large 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at THE PINES Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Daniels Garden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edelweiss ApartmentsEA-2x2(990)2BR,2BA$1.71
THE PINES ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.76
Union Square ApartmentsUS-1x1(773)1BR,1BA$1.81
Redwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.65
Villa Rosa2x1 Upstairs Balcony2BR,1BA$1.63
Copperwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.68
Lakeview Heights1BR1BR,1BA$1.54
Greenway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA0Studio ,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothills, Lakewood, CO

Ranked #14

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 compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for West Denver, CO. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Foothills Neighborhood in Lakewood, CO

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothills?

The cheapest apartment in Foothills is Ridgemoor Apartment Homes which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Foothills costs $2,799.

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 15 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 $292 which is $2,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothills.

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