
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+

1604 Garland St
Union Square, Lakewood, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union Square Studio Apartments | $1,675 | $525 | $2,841 |
Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $945 | $6,863 |
Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $950 | $8,309 |
Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,800 | $6,635 |
Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $2,950 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Square Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO.
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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 $1,045. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
The Pines Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR,1BA | $1,166 |
Allied Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Oak Street Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CO
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3x2 Model at ORCHARD FLATS in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the *** New Low Rent Price *** Plus July Rent Free!!! Model at The Meridian at Lakewood starting at $1,999 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Rooney Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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ORCHARD FLATS | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
The Meridian at Lakewood | *** New Low Rent Price *** Plus July Rent Free!!! | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
Edelweiss Apartments | EA-2x2(990) | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
THE PINES Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Eagle Crest | 2/1U | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Ascend at Red Rocks | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Timberleaf Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Villa Rosa | 2x1 Upstairs Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Getting Around the Union Square Neighborhood in Lakewood, CO
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 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 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 $1,350.
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 $2,972.
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 4 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 $382 which is $2,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.
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