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Broomfield Greens
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12451 Sheridan BlvdBroomfield, CO 80020
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1049 E 9th AveBroomfield, CO 80020

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Amherst, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbury Apartments priced from $1,099. Vega has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
VegaAtlas1BR,1BA$1,155
Aspen Park ApartmentsRiver Birch1BR,1BA$1,207
Oslo1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,218
Ten 30 & Ten 49 ApartmentsHuron1BR,1BA$1,270
Webster Lake Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$1,273
Highland Way ApartmentsStudio unit with in-unit W/D for only $1,299/monthStudio,1BA$1,299
Karl's Farm 62+ Senior ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$1,317
Reserve at NorthglennAspen1BR,1BA$1,370
KeystoneThe Plains1BR,1BA$1,444

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.90 price per square foot B2 Model at Willow Run Village in the in the The Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,861. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the B2R Model at Echo Ridge at North Hills starting at $1,749 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Northglenn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Run VillageB22BR,1BA$1.90
Echo Ridge at North HillsB2R2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Promenade at Hunters GlenB12BR,1BA$2.08
Grant Row LoftsElm1BR,1BA$2.15
Town Centre Senior ApartmentsB1 602BR,1BA$2.10
Hawthorne Hill 21X1 7161BR,1BA$2.11
Reserve at NorthglennAspen1BR,1BA$1.88
Hawthorne HillA11BR,1BA$2.16
Aspen Park ApartmentsRiver Birch1BR,1BA$1.78
Oslo1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.79

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Denver, Colorado. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,444.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Vega which is listed at $1,079, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $3,447.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?

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 98 regular apartments in Amherst 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 Amherst?

Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $524 which is $2,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.

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