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Westminster, CO

Area Guide

Prime Denver suburb for those who love the outdoors.

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Westminster spans 34 square miles between Denver and Boulder, offering residents access to over 3,000 acres of open space and an extensive trail system, including the 12-mile Big Dry Creek Trail. The city features diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods, with current average rents ranging from $1,465 for studios to $2,638 for three-bedroom homes. The Downtown Westminster area showcases mixed-use developments, while the Westminster Station neighborhood maintains its historic character.

The city's landscape is punctuated by notable landmarks, including the 14-story Bell Tower at City Hall, inspired by London's Big Ben, and the historic Westminster Castle, constructed of distinctive red sandstone. This former Westminster University building commands impressive views of the Denver skyline. Recent rental trends indicate a market adjustment, with rates decreasing between 0.5% to 2.8% across different unit sizes. Westminster's location provides easy access to both Denver and Boulder via multiple highways and the RTD B Line commuter rail. Residents enjoy recreational amenities including the Legacy Ridge Golf Course and the Heritage at Westmoor Golf Course, along with shopping destinations at the Orchard Town Center.

Explore the City

Most house lots in Standley Lake are large, with some large enough to hold farm animals.

Spacious lots in North Jefferson County sit near Standley Lake.

Standley Lake Regional Park's trails make it a cyclists paradise.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Westminster, CO is $1,420 for a studio, $1,547 for one bedroom, $1,926 for two bedrooms, and $2,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westminster has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,547/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$2,471/month
1,592 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,970/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,246/month
1,348 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Westminster, CO is 2.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Westminster is 5.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,420 - $2,460. You can expect to pay 4.6% more for groceries, 10.0% less for utilities, and 9.0% more for transportation.

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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

500 Students

Colorado Stem Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

392 Students

Cotton Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

473 Students

Ryan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

351 Students

Westminster Academy For International Studies

Public

Grades PK-8

286 Students

Mandalay Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

476 Students

Colorado Stem Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

392 Students

Wayne Carle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

521 Students

Westminster Academy For International Studies

Public

Grades PK-8

286 Students

John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

337 Students

Standley Lake High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,180 Students

Mountain Range High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,761 Students

Westminster High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,021 Students

Colorado Prep Academy

Public

Grades K-12

1,364 Students

Pikes Peak Online School

Public

Grades 9-12

372 Students

Points of Interest

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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 November 2025.