Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO from $500 (242 Rentals)

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Kipling Village Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,505
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$1,060 - $1,490
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Kipling Village Apartments

4665 Kipling StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Edge 26 by Trion Living
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$1,267 - $5,297
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$1,225 - $5,255
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Edge 26 by Trion Living

6201 W 26th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80214
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property at 4649 Otis St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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4649 Otis St

Wheat RidgeCO80033

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Tabor Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor Lake

12100 W 44th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
property at 4285 Kendall St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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4285 Kendall St

Wheat RidgeCO80033
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Kendall Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kendall Street

4265-4295 Kendall StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Wheat Ridge Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheat Ridge Manor

7800 W 35th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
property at 4295 Kendall St

$1,150

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$1,150

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4295 Kendall St

Wheat RidgeCO80033
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Char Rose
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Char Rose

4200 Yarrow StWheat Ridge, CO 80033

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Newgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newgate

10400 W 44th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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3680 Lee St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3680 Lee St

3680 Lee StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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property at 3401 Fenton St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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3401 Fenton St

Wheat RidgeCO80212
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Marla Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marla Manor

6465 W 38th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
property at 7805 W 41st Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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7805 W 41st Ave, Unit 4

7805 W 41st Ave
Wheat RidgeCO80033
property at 7805 W 41st Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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7805 W 41st Ave, Unit 2

7805 W 41st Ave
Wheat RidgeCO80033
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OAK NORTH
2 Bedroom Apartments

OAK NORTH

3741 Oak StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Teller Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teller Street

3659 Teller StWheat Ridge, CO 80033

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4445 Independence St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4445 Independence St.

4445 Independence StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Pioneer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

6215 W 41st AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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11250 W 38th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11250 W 38th Ave

11250 W 38th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033

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property at 1685 Upham St

$895

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$895

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$895

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1685 Upham St

LakewoodCO80214
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Squire Apartments
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$899 - $1,899
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$899 - $1,899

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$899 - $1,899
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Squire Apartments

6900 W 25th AveDenver, CO 80214
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wheat Ridge, CO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wheat Ridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lakeside$2,857$650504

Cheapest Available Wheat Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheat Ridge, CO is a Studio unit found at Francis Heights Senior Living Community in the Auraria neighborhood priced from $650. Lamar Station Crossing in the Edgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheat Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Francis Heights Senior Living CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Lamar Station Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Squire ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sloans Lake West*** $900.00 ** SLOAN’S LAKE WEST APARTMENTS - E...Studio,1BA$900
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945
The Loop at Lamar Station1x1 B1BR,1BA$950
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Alpine FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$954
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wheat Ridge area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Char Rose in the in the Morse Park neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Wheat Ridge apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets starting at $1,750 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Morse Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheat Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Char Rose2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.20
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.64
5805 Secrest Drive #7, Unit #75805 Secrest Drive #72BR,1BA$1.64
Kipling Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.27
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.44
947-951 Allison Street1x11BR,1BA$1.53
Lamar Station Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.65

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Wheat Ridge Overview

There are plenty of things that you can enjoy here in Wheat Ridge, CO. The apartments in the area luxurious and provide dozens of amenities for the people that live there. Let's take a closer look at this incredible city and why you should check out the wonderful apartments that are available to you.

Why live in Wheat Ridge, CO?

Many people want to live near a major city, but they do not want to deal with the hustle and bustle that it brings. Fortunately, Wheat Ridge is a small enough town just outside of Denver that can bring you the best of both worlds. This quiet area has incredible living amenities for those who are looking for apartments. The community is incredibly tight-knit and looks out for each other on a regular basis. It has an old-timey feel while still being modern in its own unique ways. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wheat Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wheat Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wheat Ridge is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wheat Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Wheat Ridge is Francis Heights Senior Living Community which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Wheat Ridge costs $2,857.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wheat Ridge?

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 67 regular apartments in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Wheat Ridge have an average cost of $316 which is $2,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wheat Ridge.

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