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Lower Downtown Denver, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Downtown Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Downtown Denver area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at The Profile priced from $795. The Zell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Lower Downtown Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ProfileStudioStudio,1BA$795
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$795
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$799
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$805
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$815
The BarristerStudioStudio,1BA$820
Cross ApartmentsThe Garden StudioStudio,1BA$850
X DenverCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BA - 1AStudio,1BA$900
Uptown Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Tamai Tower at Sakura SquareTamai Tower StudioStudio,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Downtown Denver, CO

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Downtown Denver area is the $1.39 price per square foot WELTON Model at The Apartments at Denver Place in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Lower Downtown Denver apartment is the The Wynkoop Model at Boston Lofts starting at $1,919 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Downtown Denver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Denver PlaceWELTON1BR,1BA$1.39
Boston LoftsThe Wynkoop2BR,1BA$1.98
Park Avenue WestTwo Bedroom A (60%)2BR,1BA$1.97
Buerger Brother Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
1020 15th St, Unit 121020 15th St1BR,1BA$1.88
Chamber Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Grosvenor Arms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.68
The Wolf Londoner Building1x11BR,1BA$1.74
300 East 17th ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
The BarristerStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Ranked #16

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Lower Downtown Denver, Denver, and the greater Denver area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Downtown Denver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Downtown Denver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Downtown Denver is under $960.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Downtown Denver?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Downtown Denver is Uptown Terrace which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Lower Downtown Denver costs $2,923.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Downtown 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 265 regular apartments in Lower Downtown 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 Lower Downtown Denver?

Cheap apartments in Lower Downtown Denver have an average cost of $684 which is $2,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Downtown Denver.

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