Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (65 Rentals)

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Lynwood Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Senior Apartments

5660 E Atlantic PlDenver, CO 80222
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Terrace Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Plaza Apartments

1912 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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Plaza West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza West

2535-2545 E Asbury AveDenver, CO 80210
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Josephine Apartments
Studio Apartments

Josephine Apartments

2155 S Josephine StDenver, CO 80210
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The Carriage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carriage House

2565 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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1520 S Albion
1 Bedroom Apartments

1520 S Albion

1520 S Albion StDenver, CO 80222
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Autumn Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2290 S Oneida StDenver, CO 80224
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The Heritage House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Heritage House

2580 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210
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Camelot Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

4150 E Iowa StDenver, CO 80222
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Ivy Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Crossing

2650 S Roslyn StDenver, CO 80231
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Aspen West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen West

2411 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210
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Montmartre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montmartre

4225 E Mexico AveDenver, CO 80222
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RM1640
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM1640

1640 S Albion StDenver, CO 80222
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Marlu Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marlu Apartments

5395 E Yale AveDenver, CO 80222
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University Hills, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at University Station Senior priced from $733. Plaza West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$733
Plaza WestStudio AStudio,1BA$895
The Ventana at Colorado StationSRStudio,1BA$956
Monaco LakesTopaz1BR,1BA$999
MosaicONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,017
Monaco SouthA11BR,1BA$1,075
Flats at DeBoer Park1X11BR,1BA$1,125
3300 Tamarac ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,162
Duke & Duchess Apartments2 Bed/1Ba2BR,1BA$1,169
Asbury Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CO

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.59 price per square foot TWO BEDROOM B Model at Mosaic in the in the Southeast Denver neighborhood starting from $1,427. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at 1594 S Albion starting at $1,625 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Belcaro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MosaicTWO BEDROOM B2BR,1BA$1.59
1594 S Albion2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Race Street Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.75
2340 S Race St2x22BR,1BA$1.87
Korsakov Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
The Parc At Cherry CreekA1 - Aspen1BR,1BA$1.81
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 1x11BR,1BA$1.71
Asbury Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.81
Monaco SouthA11BR,1BA$1.66
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$1.33

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University Hills, Denver, CO

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Denver. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the University Hills Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 University Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hills is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is University Station Senior which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $3,449.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?

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 96 regular apartments in University Hills 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 University Hills?

Cheap apartments in University Hills have an average cost of $529 which is $2,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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