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2130 Arapahoe StDenver, CO 80205
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1600 Glenarm PlDenver, CO 80202
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Boston Lofts
828 17th StDenver, CO 80202
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1020 15th Street, Unit 39 C Room 1
1020 15th StreetDenver, CO 80202
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2020 Lawrence StDenver, CO 80205
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1801-1835 Arapahoe StDenver, CO 80202
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1840 Market StDenver, CO 80202
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Center City, Denver, CO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,782 | $1,115 | $4,690 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $1,298 | $3,945 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $950 | $4,752 |
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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Tamai Tower at Sakura Square priced from $1,115. Boston Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Tamai Tower at Sakura Square | Tamai Tower Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
| Boston Lofts | Lawrence | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Velaris Living | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,379 |
| 1600 Glenarm Place | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,423 |
| 2020 Lawrence | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, CO
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.81 price per square foot LINCOLN Model at The Apartments at Denver Place in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 1020 15th Street Model at 1020 15th Street, Unit 39 C Room 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apartments at Denver Place | LINCOLN | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 1020 15th Street, Unit 39 C Room 1 | 1020 15th Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Solera | Powell | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 16M | 805 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Auraria Lofts | 2BR/1BA - Broadmoor | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 1600 Glenarm Place | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
| Bank Lofts | Stout | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 2020 Lawrence | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew on Stout | 1e | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Tamai Tower at Sakura Square | Tamai Tower Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCenter City, Denver, CO
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Getting Around the Center City Neighborhood in Denver, CO
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
86 / 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 Center City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is Tamai Tower at Sakura Square which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,889.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?
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 129 regular apartments in Center City 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 Center City?
Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $1,419 which is $1,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
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