
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale Neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO from $500 (58 Rentals)
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8774-8784 W 46th Ave

Morningside Retirement 55+

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4455 Independence St

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Arvada Station Apartments

Outpost on Yukon

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The Edison at Wheat Ridge

Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets

Mountain Vista Senior Living Community

10605 W 48th Ave
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10401 W 45th Ave

Tabor Lake

Newgate

3680 Lee St

OAK NORTH

11250 W 38th Ave

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11302 W 38th Ave

10685 W 47th Ave

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The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community

Applewood Retirement Community

Grandview

The Iris

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Perch on 52nd

9277 W 56th Pl

Reserve at Water Tower Village

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Heritage Apartments

9277 W 56th Pl

1600 Hoyt
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St. Moritz Apartments

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Cedar Crest Apartments

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Bel Aire

Eagle Crest

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Dover Commons Apartments

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Ralston Commons

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Water Tower Flats

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7775 W 61st Ave, Unit 7775

9277 W 56th Pl
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Cedar Court

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Applewood Crest Townhomes and Apartments

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Gateway Arvada Ridge

Arvada Court Apartments - Utilities included!

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Solana Lakewood 55+ Active Adult Community

Timberline Farms

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Avalon Denver West

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Caroline Ralston Creek

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Verla Table Mesa

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Ralston Gardens
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Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $525 | $2,845 |
| Fruitdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $965 | $3,005 |
| Fruitdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $950 | $8,775 |
| Fruitdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $1,875 | $5,463 |
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Cheapest Available Fruitdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Tabor Lake priced from $979. Applewood Retirement Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Lake | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Grandview | Reg 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Iris | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Kipling Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Perch on 52nd | Sommerset 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Newgate | 1BR/1BA - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
| Heritage Apartments | HA-1x1(685) | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Reserve at Water Tower Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| 1600 Hoyt | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CO
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets in the in the Morse Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the Coronado 2x2 Model at Perch on 52nd starting at $2,025 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Water Tower Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Perch on 52nd | Coronado 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Eagle Crest | 2/1U | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Outpost on Yukon | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Adrienne Townhomes and Apartments | ADR-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Morningside Retirement 55+ | D and H Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Newgate | 1BR/1BA - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Heritage Apartments | HA-1x1(685) | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Kipling Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Grandview | Reg 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, and the greater Denver area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale is Grandview which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Fruitdale costs $3,068.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitdale?
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 2 regular apartments in Fruitdale 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 Fruitdale?
Cheap apartments in Fruitdale have an average cost of $182 which is $2,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale.
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