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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2025

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$3,300$1,4954

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. Alpine Flats in the Colfax neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $887. 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
Alpine FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$887
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$905
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$929
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,045
Prospect Pointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,075
Sloans PlaceGrizzly PeakStudio,1BA$1,085
Highland Square Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125
SignalmenStudio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,147

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheat Ridge area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Perry Houses in the in the West Highland neighborhood starting from $2,695. 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.
Perry Houses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
3650 Upham St2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Simms Street 61552BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
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 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheat Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Wheat Ridge?

There are currently 1173 Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO with pricing that ranges from $525 to $9,379. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wheat Ridge ranging from $750 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wheat Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wheat Ridge ranges from $750 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,196.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wheat Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wheat Ridge range from $1,599 to $6,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,725 to $5,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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