
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO from $500 (216 Rentals)
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Kipling Village Apartments

3730 Owens St

Edge 26 by Trion Living

7760 W 39th Ave

Morningside Retirement 55+

3670 Upham St

3690 Upham St
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3676 Upham St

6035 W 39th Ave

4574 Everett Ct

4580 Everett Ct

Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed

3751 Oak St

4747 N Harlan St
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Newgate Apartments

The Parallel
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Dudley Street Aprtments

SloHi Flats

Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+

The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community

Applewood Retirement Community
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Allied Apartments

The Loop at Lamar Station

The Kimberly Apartments

8211 W 16th Pl
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1429 Gray St

1269 Balsam St

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Wheat Ridge, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wheat Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wheat Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $525 | $4,341 |
Cheap Wheat Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $733 | $6,927 |
Cheap Wheat Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $880 | $9,379 |
Cheap Wheat Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,599 | $6,635 |
Cheap Wheat Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $1,000 | $5,841 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Lakeside | $2,921 | $995 | 631 |
Cheapest Available Wheat Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheat Ridge, CO is a Studio unit found at Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments in the Regis neighborhood priced from $869. Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ in the Daniels Garden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheat Ridge apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $869 |
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
1495 Balsam | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Alpine Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Loop at Lamar Station | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Kimberly Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Country Club | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Kipling Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
OakView Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheat Ridge area is the $1.60 price per square foot A Style Model at Morningside Retirement 55+ in the in the Regis neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Wheat Ridge apartment is the 2x1 Model at 3650 Upham St starting at $1,375 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Regis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheat Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Morningside Retirement 55+ | A Style | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
3650 Upham St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Ammons Crossing | Large 2-Bedroom Apartmen... | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Lime Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Teller Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
COTTONWOOD APARTMENTS | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Timberleaf Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Kimberly Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
Country Club | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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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.
Pet Friendly LifestyleWheat Ridge, CO
Ranked #7
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Wheat Ridge High School
Everitt Middle School
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Getting Around Wheat Ridge, CO
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 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 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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wheat Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Wheat Ridge is Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Wheat Ridge costs $2,921.
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 11 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 $1,021 which is $1,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wheat Ridge.
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