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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale Studio Apartments | $1,753 | $980 | $2,185 |
| Fruitdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $961 | $2,866 |
| Fruitdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $1,148 | $4,427 |
| Fruitdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,729 | $6,065 |
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fruitdale Neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO.
See all Apartments in Wheat RidgeThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Applewood Retirement Community priced from $980. Willow Glen Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,002. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Willow Glen Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
| Tabor Lake | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
| Grandview | Reg 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Perch on 52nd | Sommerset 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Iris | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Reserve at Water Tower Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Newgate | 1BR/1BA - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,257 |
| 1600 Hoyt | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Morningside Retirement 55+ | D and H Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3/1U Model at Eagle Crest in the in the North Kipling neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the 2x2 - 2nd/3rd Floor Model at St. Moritz Apartments starting at $1,867 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Daniels Garden 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Crest | 3/1U | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| St. Moritz Apartments | 2x2 - 2nd/3rd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Kipling Townhomes | 2-BDRM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| 7740 W 35th Ave, Unit Apt #106 | 7740 W 35th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Simms Street 6155 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Outpost on Yukon | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Iris | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Morningside Retirement 55+ | D and H Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Newgate | 1BR/1BA - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Perch on 52nd | Sommerset 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale is under $1,350.
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale is Willow Glen Senior which is listed at $1,002, while the average apartment in Fruitdale costs $16,630.
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 9 regular apartments in Fruitdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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