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Colorado Denver County Denver Speer
$2,850 Total Monthly Price

540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P

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Denver, CO 80203

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    731 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 20

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Balcony
  • Furnished
  • Garden
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540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P
1 - 12 Month Lease , Available Aug 20

The advertised rate of $2,851/month is the lowest available price, based on a 30 day(s) stay with a move-in date of August 20, 2026. Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can be higher if billed in multiple payments. Feel at home in this spacious 735 sqft 1-bedroom basement apartment with a private entrance. Located in a desirable Denver neighborhood, this unit offers a comfortable and stylish living experience. This newly renovated apartment features a large kitchen and a den with a work-from-home set-up. Enjoy nice natural light in the den and bedroom from east-facing windows. The kitchen is stocked with essentials, and linens are provided for the comfy queen bed. All utilities, parking, and internet are included. Fast internet with 300mbps download and 10mbps upload is provided. Free communal laundry is available in the basement. The property is dog-friendly with a pet rent of $90 per dog per month. Cats are not allowed. This apartment boasts a prime location, just 2 blocks from the Cherry Creek Trail, offering easy access to downtown and the Cherry Creek Shopping District. You're also a short walk to three incredible restaurant areas, and 7 blocks from Wash Park. A great neighborhood coffee shop is on the corner, and Trader Joe's is a short walk or drive away. Enjoy a 10-minute drive to downtown Denver, RiNo, and LoHi, and a 25-minute drive to Red Rocks. It's also conveniently located for nearby hospitals. Check-out time is 10 AM. Failure to check out on time will incur a $50 fee for every additional 30 minutes. All properties are non-smoking/non-vaping, and violation of this policy will result in damages fees. Please be mindful of noise, as many guests work from home. Additional disturbances may result in eviction. All trash must be taken out and placed in trash bins, and all dishes must be placed in the dishwasher upon check out. You are responsible for removing all personal property at the time of check out; fees will be incurred for returning items left behind. Please treat this home as you would your own and deliver the home in the same condition as you found it. The den includes a work-from-home set-up, perfect for remote work. [SI]

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540 E 1st Ave is an apartment community located in Denver County and the 80203 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Service Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $135.74 / mo
  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Lease Options

  • 1 - 12 Month Leases
  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available

Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Furnished
  • Corporate Suites
  • Spa
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Garden

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Neighborhood

Bounded by Speer Boulevard, Broadway, Alameda Avenue, and Downing Street, Speer is a bustling urban neighborhood just south of Capitol Hill and Downtown Denver. Speer is seated in a central location adjacent to the Denver County Club near the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Local restaurants, lively bars, and busy residential streets make up this Denver neighborhood.

After you find the house or apartment you’ve been looking for, check out Carmine’s on Penn, Lucile’s Creole Café, or TRVE Brewing Company. The West Washington Park Community Garden and Hungarian Freedom Park on Cherry Creek are great places to enjoy gardening, distant mountain views, and community spirit. Local art galleries, small businesses, and a wide range of apartment communities await in Speer.

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Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Furnished
  • Corporate Suites
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Spa
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MSU Denver
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Community College Of Denver
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
University of Colorado Denver
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
University of Denver
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P is within 6 minutes or 2.6 miles from MSU Denver. It is also near Community College Of Denver and University of Colorado Denver.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Denver include Alameda, located 1.3 miles from 540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P. 540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P is near Denver International, located 26.0 miles or 39 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Alameda
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
I-25-Broadway
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Louisiana-Pearl
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
10Th And Osage
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Colfax At Auraria
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Denver
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Union Station: Lodo-Coors Field-16Th Street Mall
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
38Th & Blake Station Track 1
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
41St & Fox Station Track 2
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
38Th & Blake Station Track 2
Drive: 17 min 4.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Denver International
Drive: 39 min 26.0 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
72-98 S Pennsylvania St
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
550 Grant St
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
320 Broadway
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
History Colorado Center
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Washington Park
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Denver Botanic Gardens at York St.
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Civic Center Park
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Lower Downtown Historic District (LoDo)
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including History Colorado Center, Washington Park, and Civic Center Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Saint Joseph Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Denver Health & Hospital Authority which is 0.9 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Buckley Space Force Base
Drive: 45 min 16.0 mi
US Air Force Academy
Drive: 77 min 62.8 mi
Peterson Space Force Base
Drive: 86 min 72.4 mi
540 E 1st Ave Unit SI ID1026239P has 3 military bases within 72.4 miles, the nearest is Buckley Space Force Base which is 16.0 miles away and a 45 minute drive.

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