Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (23 Rentals)

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CQ Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CQ Apartments

2912 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Williamsburg Community
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Community

3120 W Iliff AveDenver, CO 80219
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The Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Apartments

2700 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Cherry Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Tree Apartments

1969-1995 S Decatur StDenver, CO 80219
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Elm Creek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Creek Apartments

1640 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80219
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Avon South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avon South

2880 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236
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Pancratia Hall Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pancratia Hall Lofts

3144 W Frances Walsh PlDenver, CO 80236
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Cheapest Available Southwest Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Denver area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Live On South Federal priced from $899. Autumn Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Southwest Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Live On South FederalAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsAutumn Ridge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Denver, CO

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Denver area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2595 S Utica St Model at 2595 S Utica St, Unit 1 in the in the Southwest Denver neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Southwest Denver apartment is the Elm Creek 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Elm Creek Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Southwest Denver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Denver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2595 S Utica St, Unit 12595 S Utica StStudio ,1BA$0.77
Elm Creek ApartmentsElm Creek 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Loretto HeightsCrest1BR,1BA$1.83
Live On South FederalThe Hill 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsFederal Terrace 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Advenir at Bear ValleySlate1BR,1BA$1.94
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Mansard Square Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.70
Federal Terrace ApartmentsFederal Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82

Getting Around the Southwest Denver Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Denver Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Denver?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Denver is at Sorella listed at $1,427.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Denver Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Denver Apartment is $899 at Live On South Federal.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Denver Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Denver is starting from $1,199 at The Hill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Denver Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Denver Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Orchard Glen Apartments and starts from $1,845.

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