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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheat Ridge, CO

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wheat Ridge, CO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wheat Ridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lakeside$2,700$2,7001

Cheapest Available Wheat Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheat Ridge, CO is a Studio unit found at Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments in the Regis neighborhood priced from $869. Tabor Lake in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheat Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$869
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$899
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$905
Alpine FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$916
Applewood Retirement CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$980
Allied ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community1x1 D 45% AMI1BR,1BA$1,028
Kipling Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
The Kimberly Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,085
Greenway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheat Ridge area is the $1.60 price per square foot A Style Model at Morningside Retirement 55+ in the in the Regis neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Wheat Ridge apartment is the 2x1 Model at 3650 Upham St starting at $1,375 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Regis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheat Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morningside Retirement 55+A Style2BR,2BA$1.60
3650 Upham St2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Cummings Bldg2X12BR,1BA$1.67
Timberleaf ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.64
Teller Street2x12BR,1BA$1.59
10620 W 8th AveTwo bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.63
The Kimberly Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheat Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Wheat Ridge?

There are currently 1165 Apartments for Rent in Wheat Ridge, CO with pricing that ranges from $525 to $9,379. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wheat Ridge ranging from $755 to $7,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wheat Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wheat Ridge ranges from $755 to $7,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,071.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wheat Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wheat Ridge range from $1,700 to $8,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,070 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,249.

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