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Yes, rent can be expensive in Denver.
But some places are less expensive than others.
The folks at Zumper, our source for a September post that highlighted the ten Denver neighborhoods with the cheapest rent for a one-bedroom apartment, has updated its figures for the Mile High City.
And at present, there are sixteen neighborhoods where the median rent for a one-bedroom is under $1,000.
Count down the photo-illustrated list below, followed by a Zumper graphic showing current median rent costs for every neighborhood in the city, whether they’re under $1,000 or not.
Number 16: Valverde
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $990
Number 15: University
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $985
Number 12 (tie): Westwood
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $980
Number 12 (tie): Virginia Village
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $980
Number 12 (tie): South Platte
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $980
Number 11: Goldsmith
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $970
Number 9 (tie): Barnum-Barnum West
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $950
Number 9 (tie): Globeville
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $950
Number 8: Skyland
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $900
Number 7: Althmar Park
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $880
Number 6: Sun Valley
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $835
Number 5: East Colfax
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $815
Number 4: Ruby Hill
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $805
Number 3: Harvey Park
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $800
Number 2: Mar Lee
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $795
Number 1: Villa Park
Median rent price for a one-bedroom apartment: $780