
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denver, CO from $500 with Utilities Included (323 Rentals)
Apartments in Denver where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Capitol Square Apartments

Francis Heights Senior Living Community

Lincoln Heights

Pine Creek Apartments

The Delano

Hidden Brook Apartments

Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing

Mansard Square Apartments

South Eliot St Apartments
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Broadway Plaza Lofts

Grant Place

Willows at Tamarac

Welton Park

Krisana Apartments

Vina Apartments

The Rose on Colfax

Villages at Gateway

Sable Ridge Senior Residences
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The Emme

Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

The Quad

South Washington St

Korsakov Apartments

Sienna on Sloan's Lake

Logan Court

Topaz Apartments

Zuni Plaza
Denver's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Denver and the best places to live with original content written by our Denver, CO Local Expert Marie McGinnis

The Crossing Apartment Homes

Hunter's Run

James Russell Lowell

Residences at Capitol Heights

The Albion Apartments

Boulevard Park Apartments

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Kimberly Arms

Detroit Terraces

Dwell Apartments

Westover Gardens Apartments

Cirrus

Westwood Crossing

Elevate at Pena Station
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 | $1,669 | $525 | $6,691 |
Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $522 | $9,582 |
Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,399 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $950 | $5,115 |
Denver 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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
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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 $895.
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 $3,281.
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 16,581 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 $504 which is $2,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denver.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver, CO
Written by: Marie McGinnis
Denver is a beautiful city with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a wide variety of housing options. As your ApartmentHomeLiving.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.