Cheap Apartments for Rent in Telluride, CO from $500 (23 Rentals)

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property at 101-107 W Bridge St

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

101-107 W Bridge St

HotchkissCO81419
property at 145 S Madison St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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145 S Madison St

CortezCO81321
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Red Cliff
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$1,353 - $1,684
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Red Cliff

5800 Main AveDurango, CO 81301
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property at 721 E College Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 3

721 E College Dr

DurangoCO81301
property at 215 N Harrison St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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215 N Harrison St

CortezCO81321
property at 412 Bastille Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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412 Bastille Dr

Pagosa SpringsCO81147
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Pagosa Spring Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pagosa Spring Apartments

519 Village DrPagosa Springs, CO 81147
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property at 4760 W U.S. Hwy 160

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4760 W U.S. Hwy 160

Pagosa SpringsCO81147

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Rendezvous Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rendezvous Apartments

2366 Robins WayMontrose, CO 81401
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property at 67 Montrose Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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67 Montrose Dr

MontroseCO81401
property at 57 Canyon Cir

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Canyon Cir

Pagosa SpringsCO81147
property at 222.5 N Market St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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222.5 N Market St

CortezCO81321
property at 1700 Co Rd 203

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1700 Co Rd 203

DurangoCO81301
property at 304 S Harrison St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 S Harrison St

CortezCO81321

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property at 644 E 2nd St

$1,525

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$1,525

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644 E 2nd St

DurangoCO81301
property at 1851 Florida Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1851 Florida Rd

DurangoCO81301

Telluride, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Telluride Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Telluride, CO is a Studio unit found at River Roost in the Hawks Nest neighborhood priced from $1,260. Red Cliff in the Rockridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,353. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Telluride apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River RoostStudio A2 - UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$1,260
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,353
Affinity at Three SpringsNova – Type 2/2A1BR,1BA$1,791
GaugeB12BR,2BA$1,989
Skyline ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telluride, CO and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Telluride area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1261 Galaxy Dr Model at 1261 Galaxy Dr, Unit B in the in the Hawks Nest neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Telluride apartment is the 1100 Goeglein Gulch #267 Model at 1100 Goeglein Gulch #267, Unit #267 starting at $2,700 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Hawks Nest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Telluride apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1261 Galaxy Dr, Unit B1261 Galaxy Dr2BR,1BA$1.50
1100 Goeglein Gulch #267, Unit #2671100 Goeglein Gulch #2673BR,2BA$2.56
Affinity at Three SpringsIntuition – Type 6/6A2BR,2BA$2.29
GaugeB12BR,2BA$1.98
198 Aspenglow Blvd198 Aspenglow Blvd2BR,1BA$1.91
Skyline ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.34
Red CliffA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.52
River RoostStudio A2 - UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$4.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Telluride Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Telluride Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Telluride Apartment is $1,353 at Red Cliff.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Telluride Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Telluride is starting from $1,989 at Gauge.

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