Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (6 Rentals)

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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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Aspen West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen West

2411 S Gaylord StDenver, CO 80210

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University, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at University Station Senior priced from $733. Riverpoint (1330) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$733
Riverpoint (1330)1 Bed 1 Bath - Classic1BR,1BA$995
Flats at DeBoer Park1X11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, CO

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2X1 Model at Race Street Apartments in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2x2 Model at 2340 S Race St starting at $1,595 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Washington Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Race Street Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.87
2340 S Race St2x22BR,1BA$1.99
24 Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.34
Harvin ApartmentsHarvin 1x11BR,1BA$1.71
Flats at DeBoer Park2X12BR,1BA$2.05
2475 S Vine StOne Bedroom - Newly Remodeled1BR,1BA$2.39
Parkview TowersPennsylvania: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
University Station SeniorSuite J1BR,1BA$1.33
Riverpoint (1330)1 Bed 1 Bath - Classic1BR,1BA$1.87
Lorinda ApartmentsL 1B/1B - 4901BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Denver, CO

Ranked #214

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 University Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is University Station Senior which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in University costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 56 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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