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

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3730 Owens St

Wheat RidgeCO80033

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3680 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3680 Lee St

3680 Lee StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Marla Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marla Manor

6465 W 38th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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3650 Upham St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3650 Upham St

3650 Upham 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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OAK NORTH
2 Bedroom Apartments

OAK NORTH

3741 Oak StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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W 41st Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

W 41st 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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Wheat Ridge Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheat Ridge Manor

7800 W 35th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Kendall Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kendall Street

4265-4295 Kendall StWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Tabor Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor Lake

12100 W 44th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025

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$2,921$995631

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$869
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
1495 Balsam0x1Studio,1BA$995
Alpine Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Loop at Lamar StationStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,045
Country Club1x11BR,1BA$1,045
Kipling Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
OakView Apartments0x1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morningside Retirement 55+A Style2BR,2BA$1.60
3650 Upham St2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Ammons Crossing | Large 2-Bedroom Apartmen...2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Lime Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Teller Street2x12BR,1BA$1.59
COTTONWOOD APARTMENTS2x12BR,1BA$1.53
Timberleaf ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.59
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$1.39
Country Club1x11BR,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. 

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Wheat Ridge, CO

Ranked #7

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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