The Henry
201 E Mississippi Ave,
Denver, CO 80210
$1,631 - $3,897 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Washington Park West
Denver, CO
Washington Park West - Denver, CO Area Guide
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Savor historic charm and natural beauty near Downtown Denver
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Located about four miles south of Downtown Denver, Washington Park is a charming neighborhood known for its beautiful park, strong support for independent businesses, and its peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere.
Referred to as “Wash Park” by locals, the Washington Park neighborhood contains a picturesque 165-acre park filled with scenic tree-lined paths, two lakes, two flower gardens, and vast expanses of green space. Consistently chosen as Denver’s favorite park, Washington Park provides plenty of opportunities to get active outdoors or enjoy a picnic.
Wash Park is also home to a bustling commercial district centered on Old South Gaylord Street, which boasts a bevy of locally owned shops, restaurants, and bars in converted 19th-century houses that comprise the neighborhood. The vibrant South Pearl Street is convenient to Wash Park as well, hosting a popular farmers’ market in addition to numerous annual festivals and events.
The University of Denver lies just south of the neighborhood, offering a host of educational and cultural opportunities to the Washington Park community. Quick access to the light rail and I-25 makes getting around from Washington Park simple.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington Park West is $949 for a studio, $1,380 for one bedroom, and $1,596 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington Park West has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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358 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$949/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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573 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,380/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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601 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,596/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Washington Park West - Denver, CO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Washington Park West - Denver, CO offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Washington Park West - Denver, CO provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Washington Park West - Denver, CO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Reviews of Washington Park West - Denver, CO
Niche Reviews
3 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
The neighborhood I'm in used to be a scary part of town, but a little before I lived here it cleaned up and is fairly safe. Police are around and there when needed, but I don't often see them patrolling.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Park
- Chamberlin & Mt. Evans Observatories
- History Colorado Center
- Civic Center Park
- Denver Botanic Gardens at York St.
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Denver International
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.