University of Colorado Denver

Denver, CO

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University of Colorado Denver Auraria Campus - Denver, CO Area Guide

Easily walk from campus to LoDo and the Central Business District

Urban Walkable Public Parks Dining Arts Live Music Scenic

Enjoying an ideal Downtown location, the University of Colorado Denver combines world-class educational opportunities with the resources of one of America’s most beautiful and exciting cities. The Auraria campus (which CU Denver shares with Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Community College of Denver) sits adjacent to the popular LoDo district, giving you direct access to the city’s diverse restaurants, concert venues, art galleries, scenic parks, and energetic nightlife. To the north, lush green spaces like Commons Park line the South Platte River, creating a beautiful outcropping of Colorado’s natural beauty within Denver’s urban core. Sports Authority Field and Coors Field are both within a few blocks, making it easy to catch the Broncos and the Rockies in action. The campus is located in a mainly commercial section of the city, and most of the apartments, condos, and rental homes are at least a couple of blocks away; however, rental rates tend to be quite affordable, with numerous budget-friendly units available within easy walking or biking distance of the university.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Denver, CO is $1,391 for a studio, $1,610 for one bedroom, $2,117 for two bedrooms, and $2,876 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denver has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 501 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,391/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 698 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,610/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,038 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,117/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,369 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,876/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Colorado Denver Auraria Campus - Denver, CO (University) is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

72 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

47 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

75 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Bromwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Valdez Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Challenge School

Public

Grades PK-8

Slavens K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

Morey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Challenge School

Public

Grades PK-8

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.