Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale Neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Tabor Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor Lake

12100 W 44th AveWheat Ridge, CO 80033
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3680 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3680 Lee St

3680 Lee 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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Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO Local Guide

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 $949. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$949
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,045
GrandviewReg 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Perch on 52ndSommerset 1x11BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CO

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3x2 Model at ORCHARD FLATS in the in the Daniels Garden neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the A Style Model at Morningside Retirement 55+ starting at $1,700 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Regis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ORCHARD FLATS3x23BR,2BA$1.84
Morningside Retirement 55+A Style2BR,2BA$1.60
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Eagle Crest2/12BR,1BA$1.63
Cottonwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.53
Terrace Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Kipling Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Char Rose1x11BR,1BA$1.80
The Kimberly Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Perch on 52ndSommerset 1x11BR,1BA$1.88

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Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Fruitdale Neighborhood in Wheat Ridge, CO

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?

The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale is The Kimberly Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Fruitdale costs $2,446.

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 9 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 $169 which is $2,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale.

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