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property at 6911 W 24th Ave

$950 - $999

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6911 W 24th Ave

EdgewaterCO80214
property at 2237 Federal Blvd

$1,150

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$1,150

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2237 Federal Blvd

DenverCO80211
property at 2021 Irving St

$1,150

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$1,150

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2021 Irving St

DenverCO80211

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property at 5706 W 37th Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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5706 W 37th Ave

DenverCO80212
property at 7805 W 41st Ave

$1,300

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7805 W 41st Ave, Unit 2

7805 W 41st Ave
Wheat RidgeCO80033
property at 7805 W 41st Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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7805 W 41st Ave, Unit 4

7805 W 41st Ave
Wheat RidgeCO80033
property at 1641 Ingalls St

$1,325

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$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1641 Ingalls St

LakewoodCO80214

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property at 3140 Sheridan Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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3140 Sheridan Blvd

DenverCO80212
property at 1641 Ingalls St

$1,425

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$1,425

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1641 Ingalls St

DenverCO80219

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property at 5402 Carr St

$1,450

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$1,450

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5402 Carr St

ArvadaCO80002
property at 11579 W 58th Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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11579 W 58th Ave

ArvadaCO80004
property at 1301 Otis St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1301 Otis St

LakewoodCO80214
property at 1303 Otis St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1303 Otis St

LakewoodCO80214

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Wheat Ridge, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

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$2,149$1,5001

Cheapest Available Wheat Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheat Ridge, CO is a Studio unit found at Francis Heights Senior Living Community in the Auraria neighborhood priced from $650. Kendall Apartments in the Edgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheat Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Francis Heights Senior Living CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Kendall Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$775
Lamar Station Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Marshall Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 30% AMI1BR,1BA$810
Noco FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Holiday GardensHOLIDAY GARDENS- STUDIOStudio,1BA$899
Squire ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Lamar Station Crossing II2lam22BR,1BA$945
Alpine FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wheat Ridge area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1 Model at Timberleaf Apartments in the in the North Kipling neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Wheat Ridge apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets starting at $1,750 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Morse Park 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.
Timberleaf ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.51
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.64
Allison Pointe3x23BR,2BA$1.33
1301-1305 Wolff St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.39
Station West2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
10491 W 7th Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.62
Char Rose1x11BR,1BA$1.63
Westland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.44
947-951 Allison Street1x11BR,1BA$1.53
Kendall Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheat Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Wheat Ridge?

There are currently 1194 Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO with pricing that ranges from $650 to $16,391. There are also 276 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wheat Ridge ranging from $355 to $10,400.

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 $355 to $10,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,959.

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 $1,123 to $7,248, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,581 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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