Westwood

Denver, CO

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Westwood - Denver, CO

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A residential getaway central to major Colorado metropolises

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Westwood is a sprawling urban neighborhood that is prominently residential. Situated about five miles southwest of Downtown Denver, residents of Westwood can easily commute to and from the city for work or play. But Denver isn’t the only big city that Westwood shares proximity to. Just three miles east of the city of Lakewood, the fifth most popular city in the state of Colorado, residents can enjoy beautiful city parks, a variety of shopping options, and proximity to Colorado’s famous mountainous terrain.

Westwood features local dining options like the Crawling Crab, a modern seafood joint, along with a variety of other restaurants like taco bars and pizza shops. Enjoy community spaces such as Westwood Park, offering playgrounds, athletic courts, walking paths, and open green space. Garfield Lake Park is another option for outdoor recreation that boasts unique perks like lakeside fishing and a community swimming pool! Feel secure renting in Westwood not only for its family-friendly parks, but for its quality schools in the Denver Public School District, as well.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Westwood is $532 for a studio, $935 for one bedroom, $1,185 for two bedrooms, and $1,881 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westwood has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 313 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $532/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 423 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $935/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 586 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,185/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,146 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,881/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Westwood - Denver, CO

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3 34 Reviews

Current Resident

10 months agoNiche Review

I've lived here all my life and i've seen the neighborhood go through many changes for the better! I am glad to see that there is house renovations and bettering the sidewalks !!

Current Resident

7 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

A pocket that seems to be separated from civilization, even though it's in the heart of Denver. The only good thing is a wide variety of Hispanic restaurants/cantinas and shops.

Current Resident

7 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Not the safest neighborhood but not bad either. One of the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver. Very close to downtown and highways. You can find everything you need nearby.

Niche User

10 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

The connico here has 24/7 pan handling and drugs

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bear Creek Park
  • Children's Museum of Denver
  • Landry's Downtown Aquarium
  • History Colorado Center
  • Clements Community Center

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 September 2025.