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

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Clear Creek Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clear Creek Commons

1027 Washington AveGolden, CO 80401
Senior Living
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Golden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden

2401 East StGolden, CO 80401
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Miner's Mesa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Miner's Mesa

1010 9th StGolden, CO 80401
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Canyon Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Gate

1411 8th StGolden, CO 80401
Senior Living
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Lewis Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Court Apartments

2200 Jackson StGolden, CO 80401
Senior Living
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510 24th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

510 24th St

510 24th StGolden, CO 80401
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403 23rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

403 23rd St

403 23rd StGolden, CO 80401
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1920 Jones Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1920 Jones Rd

1920 Jones RdGolden, CO 80401
Student Housing
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1020 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 8th St

1020 8th StGolden, CO 80401
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Mountain View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View

612 24th StGolden, CO 80401

Downtown Golden, Golden, CO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GoldenStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$995
Fox Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545
Outlook GoldenCrossing1BR,1BA$2,113
West 8thJade1BR,1BA$2,578
AltitudeSummit - 3x23BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AltitudeSummit - 3x23BR,2BA$2.48
BasecampDiscover2BR,1BA$3.23
512 Washington Ave, Unit 1512 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
Outlook GoldenApex 11BR,1BA$2.82
West 8thJade1BR,1BA$3.74
Fox Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
GoldenStudio 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Golden, Golden, CO

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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