Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Colfax Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (17 Rentals)

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1474 Xenia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1474 Xenia St

1474 Xenia StDenver, CO 80220
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Verbena
1 Bedroom Apartments

Verbena

1523 Verbena StDenver, CO 80220
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1520 Wabash St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1520 Wabash St

1520-1526 Wabash StDenver, CO 80220
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Trenton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton

1520 Trenton StDenver, CO 80220

East Colfax, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Colfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Colfax area of Denver, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing priced from $800. Villas at Gage Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Colfax apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Villas at Gage Point1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Hidden Brook Apartments1313 1x11BR,1BA$1,090
The Harper0x1 CStudio,1BA$1,105
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Colfax, CO

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Colfax area is the $2.17 price per square foot C1 Model at Lowry North in the in the Lowry Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,607. The second greatest value East Colfax apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing starting at $1,613 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Colfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lowry NorthC13BR,2BA$2.17
Parkside Apartments - Affordable Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
Grace Apartments3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.13
Cedar Run1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.75
Cortland Congress ParkThe RiNoStudio ,1BA$2.36
Hidden Brook Apartments1313 1x11BR,1BA$1.65
Villas at Gage Point1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Novi at LowryLancaster1BR,1BA$2.12
The Rose on Colfax1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Avantus1x1a1BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Colfax, Denver, CO

Ranked #209

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Colfax Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Colfax Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Colfax?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Colfax is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Colfax?

The cheapest apartment in East Colfax is Villas at Gage Point which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Colfax costs $2,971.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Colfax?

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 47 regular apartments in East Colfax 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 East Colfax?

Cheap apartments in East Colfax have an average cost of $200 which is $2,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Colfax.

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