
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summit County, CO from $700 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Summit County.


Sunrise

7305 Ryan Gulch Rd

Vista Verde
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Blue River

23110 US-6

River Front Apartments

477 Fuller Dr
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Summit County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County Studio Apartments | $3,522 | $2,575 | $4,017 |
| Summit County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $1,850 | $6,037 |
| Summit County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $2,150 | $4,022 |
| Summit County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,886 | $3,099 | $9,584 |
| Summit County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,023 | $5,113 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Summit County Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Creek Apartments | Ptarmigan | 1BR,1BA | $2,128 |
| Vista Verde Workforce | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $4,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit County, CO
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit County area is the $3.97 price per square foot 3 x 2 Model at Vista Verde Workforce in the starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Summit County apartment is the Ptarmigan Model at Straight Creek Apartments starting at $2,128 with a $3.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Verde Workforce | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.97 |
| Straight Creek Apartments | Ptarmigan | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summit County?
The cheapest apartment in Summit County is Straight Creek Apartments which is listed at $2,128, while the average apartment in Summit County costs $7,135.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summit County?
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 3 regular apartments in Summit County 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 Summit County?
Cheap apartments in Summit County have an average cost of $493 which is $6,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summit County.
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