Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auraria Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (391 Rentals)

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Auraria, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Auraria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auraria area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Palisade Apartments priced from $810. Winbro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Auraria apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$810
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$845
Grant PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$845
Capitol Square Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$880
The Jack KerouacStudioStudio,1BA$885
1630 PennsylvaniaStudioStudio,1BA$895
Marianne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Lincoln HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auraria, CO

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auraria area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3336 Lafayette St Model at 3336 Lafayette St in the in the Skyland neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Auraria apartment is the 238 S Lincoln St Model at 238 S Lincoln St, Unit A starting at $2,500 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auraria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3336 Lafayette St3336 Lafayette St3BR,2BA$1.70
238 S Lincoln St, Unit A238 S Lincoln St2BR,2BA$1.73
VillasC13BR,3BA$0.74
The Apartments at Denver PlaceWELTON1BR,1BA$1.74
The Ogden Arms at 945 Ogden2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.81
Central Park Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.71
1221 N Clarkson StStudio 1Studio ,1BA$1.69
The Birney Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.71
68 Sherman St1X11BR,1BA$1.80
AmbassadorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Auraria, Denver, CO

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Denver, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Auraria, Denver, and the greater Denver area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Auraria Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auraria Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Auraria?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auraria is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auraria?

The cheapest apartment in Auraria is 1265 Stuart St which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Auraria costs $3,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auraria?

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 169 regular apartments in Auraria 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 Auraria?

Cheap apartments in Auraria have an average cost of $1,174 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auraria.

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