
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Lakewood, CO from $500 (29 Rentals)
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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 | $1,506 | $525 | $2,330 |
Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $945 | $4,576 |
Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $950 | $4,172 |
Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,499 | $5,336 |
Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $2,450 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 29 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. Ridgemoor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. 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 |
Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A5 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Mountain Vista | Eldora | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
Green Mountain Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
The Pines Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
WestEdge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Oak Street Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Allied Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Timberleaf Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Glen at Lakewood | Steamboat | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CO
As of October 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $1.65 price per square foot 9537 W Alameda Ave Model at 9537 W Alameda Ave, Unit 9537 in the in the Alameda Avenue neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 3/1U Model at Eagle Crest starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9537 W Alameda Ave, Unit 9537 | 9537 W Alameda Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Eagle Crest | 3/1U | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Edelweiss Apartments | EA-2x2(990) | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
THE PINES Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Parkview Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Union Square Apartments | US-1x1(773) | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Redwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Villa Rosa | 2x1 Upstairs Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Copperwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,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!
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 $1,199.
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 $2,722.
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 14 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 $122 which is $2,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.
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