Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Indy Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indy Street Flats

1440 Independence StLakewood, CO 80215
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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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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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717 Oak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

717 Oak St

717 Oak StLakewood, CO 80215
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Villa Rosa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rosa

10705 W 7th AveLakewood, CO 80215

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Lakeview Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Heights

10250-10270 W Mississippi AveLakewood, CO 80226

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 $905. Ridgemoor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$905
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,085
Mountain VistaEldora1BR,1BA$1,156
Allied ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Pines ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CO

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $1.36 price per square foot B1 Model at The Pines Apartments in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 2/1U Model at Eagle Crest starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the North Kipling 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.
The Pines ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.36
Eagle Crest2/1U2BR,1BA$1.68
THE PINES ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
Union Square ApartmentsUS-2x2(940)2BR,2BA$1.78
Ridgemoor Apartment HomesA52BR,1BA$1.71
Timberleaf ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.59
Oak Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.81
10620 W 8th AveTwo bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Villa Rosa2x1 Upstairs Balcony2BR,1BA$1.80
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.58

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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!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments

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 $905, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $2,460.

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 11 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 $420 which is $2,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.

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