Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Golden Neighborhood of Golden, CO from $900 (21 Rentals)
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Fox Hill Apartments

512 Washington Ave, Unit 1
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Downtown Golden, Golden, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Golden?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Golden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,545 | $3,884 |
Downtown Golden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,820 | $5,185 |
Downtown Golden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $2,831 | $6,183 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Golden Neighborhood of Golden, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Golden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Golden area of Golden, CO is a Studio unit found at Golden priced from $995. Fox Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Downtown Golden apartments for rent in Golden, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Fox Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Outlook Golden | Crossing | 1BR,1BA | $2,113 |
West 8th | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $2,578 |
Altitude | Summit - 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2,831 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Golden, CO
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Golden area is the $2.48 price per square foot Summit - 3x2 Model at Altitude in the in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,831. The second greatest value Downtown Golden apartment is the Discover Model at Basecamp starting at $2,947 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Outer Lakewood West Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Golden apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Altitude | Summit - 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Basecamp | Discover | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
512 Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 512 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Outlook Golden | Apex 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
West 8th | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Fox Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Golden | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Golden, Golden, CO
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Golden, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Golden Neighborhood in Golden, CO
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Downtown Golden Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Golden?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Golden is Golden which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Golden costs $3,068.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Golden?
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 30 regular apartments in Downtown Golden 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 Downtown Golden?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Golden have an average cost of $1,116 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Golden.
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