Housing Information

What do you like about your neighborhood?

• Five Points - up and coming neighborhood; new restaurants, breweries; close to downtown; young community; easy access to campus
• Baker - full of artists and professionals; young families; local landmarks, nightspots, galleries, coffee shops, and independent shops; diverse.
• Downtown - worth the commute; museums, parks, theatres, sports all within walking distance; easy access to public transportation if you don't have a car.
• Washington, City, Congress, and Cheesman Parks - walkable/bikeable! Grocery stores, easy access to downtown, many restaurants, coffee shops, summer events in parks, near bus routes, young community.
• Englewood - longer commute, but affordable and stable housing; local amenities; tons to do in the neighborhood
• Highlands (LoHi, Sunnyside, West) - family neighborhood; local businesses and restaurants; dog friendly apartments; far from campus but the lightrail will make for an easy commute
• Capitol Hill - densely populated but active; near bus routes; pedestrian/bike friendly; tons of coffee shops, grocery stores, music venues; very historic district.
• Central Park - newer area; open spaces and trails; safe neighborhood; bike friendly; close to campus; near bus routes; restaurants and stores conveniently located to home
• Uptown - everything you need is within walking distance: restaurants, clubs, stores, parks; easy access to downtown and bus routes; young professionals live here
• Lowry - half way between campus and downtown; family living; suburban tone in city limits; restaurants, retail shops, open space and public art; safe, biking trails close by

What do you like best about Denver?

• Ever changing - always something new!
• Easy access to outdoor activities - outside and within the city: skiing, kayaking, hiking, etc.
• Lots of young people
• Close enough to the mountains - great hybrid of city and mountain life
• Unique neighborhoods and communities
• Arts and Culture
• Weather! - all four seasons
• A good combination between big and small town
• Healthy living mentality

Tips on Finding Housing

• Look early!
• Check out the apartment/house in person before moving
• Check out the apartment/house in person before moving
• Chat with current students
• Ask the complex if they have student discounts
• Buying can sometimes be cheaper than renting
• Visit the neighborhood during the day and at night
• Move a couple of weeks before you start the program to familiarize yourself with your new place, city, neighborhood.
• Consider roommates
• Be prepared to pay deposit right away, places go fast!
• Check your preferred website often - every other day If possible.
• Prioritize amenities that you want!
• Look for apartments on bus lines
• Know what you want out of your apartment, neighborhood

Additional Comments, Suggestions

• Look for apartments on bus lines
• Know what you want out of your apartment, neighborhood
• Location location location – nearby grocery store, coffee shop, library. Live by what’s important to you
• It is expensive here. Be prepared for that. But don’t be afraid, it is possible to find very nice and affordable apartments…it just takes time. I live in an upscale neighborhood but was still able to find an apartment under $1k.
• I think buying is always going to work out better in the long run, since you plan on being here for at least 5 years
• Although prices have increased all over the Denver/Aurora area, I am still able to pay for rent alone on my stipend. I did not want roommates and have not regretted that decision. If you make a thorough budget and follow it responsibly, you should be fine.
• Rent is really expensive in most of the desirable areas of Denver. To really afford to live in the nicer neighborhoods you need a roommate (or spouse) to help with rent.