Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Denver Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (435 Rentals)

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2172 Reed Dr

DenverCO80214

Denver's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Denver and the best places to live with original content written by our Denver, CO Local Expert Marie McGinnis

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80 S Broadway

DenverCO80209
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West Denver, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Denver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Denver area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at Palisade Apartments priced from $815. Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable West Denver apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palisade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$815
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$869
Capitol Square Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$880
Emily DickinsonStudioStudio,1BA$900
Lincoln HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Alpine FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$926

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Denver, CO

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Denver area is the $0.74 price per square foot C1 Model at Villas in the in the Five Points neighborhood starting from $880. The second greatest value West Denver apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Parker Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Bear Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Denver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VillasC13BR,3BA$0.74
The Parker Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
The Reed2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Lime Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Timberleaf ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.64
Elm Creek ApartmentsElm Creek 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Avon North1x11BR,1BA$1.57
The Kimberly Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Cornell Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

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West Denver, Denver, CO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Colorado including West 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Denver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Denver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Denver is under $926.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Denver?

The cheapest apartment in West Denver is 1265 Stuart St which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in West Denver costs $2,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 203 regular apartments in West 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 West Denver?

Cheap apartments in West Denver have an average cost of $1,443 which is $1,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Denver.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver, CO

Written by: Marie McGinnis

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.