Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $500 (56 Rentals)

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The Pines Apartments
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$996 - $1,832
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$996 - $1,832

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$996 - $1,832
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pines Apartments

148 S Zang WayLakewood, CO 80228
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property at 688 Miller Ct

$1,166

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$1,166

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$1,166

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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688 Miller Ct

LakewoodCO80215
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Mountain Vista
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$1,185 - $1,981
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$1,131 - $1,927
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Mountain Vista

474 S Wright StLakewood, CO 80228
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes
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$1,196 - $2,104
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Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

693 Urban CtLakewood, CO 80401
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Timberleaf Apartments
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$1,214 - $2,067
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$1,214 - $2,067

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$1,214 - $2,067
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Timberleaf Apartments

1388 Garrison StLakewood, CO 80215
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property at 740 Moore St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

740 Moore St

LakewoodCO80215
property at 730 Moore St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

730 Moore St

LakewoodCO80215
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Glen at Lakewood
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$1,326 - $2,348
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$1,326 - $2,348

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Glen at Lakewood

453 Van Gordon StLakewood, CO 80228
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St. Moritz Apartments
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$1,338 - $2,022
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$1,328 - $2,012
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St. Moritz Apartments

1724 Robb StLakewood, CO 80215
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Oak Street Station
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$1,378 - $2,745
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$1,372 - $2,739
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Oak Street Station

1420 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215
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Beacon 85
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$1,383 - $2,525
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$1,377 - $2,519
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Beacon 85

85 S Union BlvdLakewood, CO 80228
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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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Allied Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Allied Apartments

10657 W 6th PlLakewood, CO 80215
property at 180 Estes St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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180 Estes St

LakewoodCO80226
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Greenway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenway Apartments

10626 W 7th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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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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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
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Indy Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indy Street Flats

1440 Independence StLakewood, CO 80215
property at 633 Oak St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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633 Oak St, Unit 5

633 Oak St
LakewoodCO80215
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10620 W 8th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

10620 W 8th Ave

10620 W 8th AveLakewood, CO 80215
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717 Oak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

717 Oak St

717 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215
property at 211 Wright St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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211 Wright St

LakewoodCO80228
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South Majestic
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Majestic

10690-10720 W 7th PlLakewood, CO 80215
property at 761 Oak St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 9

761 Oak St

LakewoodCO80215
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ORCHARD FLATS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ORCHARD FLATS

1975 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215

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Union Square, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Square area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $945. The Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $996. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945
The Pines ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$996
Mountain VistaEldora1BR,1BA$1,185
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1,196
Timberleaf ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,214
Green Mountain ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,248
The Meridian at Lakewood*** $1250.00 *** THE MERIDIAN AT LAKEWOOD APAR...1BR,1BA$1,250
1600 HoytA11BR,1BA$1,299
Summit at Red RocksAspen1BR,1BA$1,312
Copperwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CO

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $1.54 price per square foot C1 Model at Timberleaf Apartments in the in the North Kipling neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the EA-2x2(990) Model at Edelweiss Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Union Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timberleaf ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.54
Edelweiss ApartmentsEA-2x2(990)2BR,2BA$1.64
Eagle Crest2/1U2BR,1BA$1.63
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.76
Ascend at Red RocksB32BR,2BA$1.72
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA52BR,1BA$1.46
Boardwalk Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.65
Copperwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.80
The Meridian at Lakewood*** $1250.00 *** THE MERIDIAN AT LAKEWOOD APAR...1BR,1BA$1.92
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Lakewood. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Square is under $1,315.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?

The cheapest apartment in Union Square is Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $2,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Square?

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 Union Square 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 Union Square?

Cheap apartments in Union Square have an average cost of $210 which is $2,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.

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