
Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $500 (68 Rentals)
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All Saints

University Station Senior

Capitol Square Apartments

Francis Heights Senior Living Community

Hidden Brook Apartments

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655 N Broadway

Avenida Del Sol

Villas at Gage Point
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Krisana Apartments

Vina Apartments

The Villages at Curtis Park

The Rose on Colfax

Sable Ridge Senior Residences

Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

Mission Grand

Sienna on Sloan's Lake
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Zuni Plaza

Park Avenue West

Residences at Capitol Heights

ReNew on Stout

The Stella - Colorado

Boston Lofts

Westwood Crossing

Mosaic Community Campus

Northfield Flats
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Ash Street Apartments

Bank Lofts

The Wheatley Flats

Elevate at Pena Station

Clyburn at Stapleton

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Alto at Westminster

Ralston Gardens

Orchard Hills, Senior

Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments

The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community

Terrace Park

Forest Manor

Toscana Apartments

The Atrium - Beautiful Remodeled Apartments

Orchard Crossing Apartments
Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Denver?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Denver Studio Apartments | $1,674 | $525 | $6,393 |
Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $522 | $9,701 |
Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $950 | $5,115 |
Denver 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $2,195 | $3,699 |
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Getting Around Denver, CO
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Denver, CO Area Reviews
Marie
February 25, 2025If you love sunshine and beautiful outdoor spaces, consider Denver. Parks dot the city and it's a short drive to amazing hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing. There is always something to do in Denver, from professional sports to comedians to shows on the stage. In addition, you can find delicious restauarants and each area has its own unique vibe. Visit different areas and see which one fits with your own unique personality. Get around by car or utilize the city's light rail or bus sytem. If you want to live without a car, that's possible in Denver. You can make this city what you want.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Denver Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Denver?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Denver is under $885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denver?
The cheapest apartment in Denver is University Station Senior which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in Denver costs $3,289.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Denver?
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 16,028 regular apartments in Denver 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 Denver?
Cheap apartments in Denver have an average cost of $513 which is $2,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.
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