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The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Colorado Christian University (October 2026)

Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, COUpdated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed October 1, 2026

12 properties reviewed
60+ reviews analyzed
updated October 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer

Waterfront apartments leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near Colorado Christian University with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Edison at Wheat Ridge and Belmar Villas. Across the 12 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Colorado Christian University for every option.

  • winnerWaterfront apartments
  • FMP Score range2.4–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk0 min to campus
  • rent range$938–$1812 /person
the ranking

The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Colorado Christian University

Sorted by FMP Score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Colorado Christian University reviews only.

  1. 5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The top overall pick near Colorado Christian University, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. I love living at this apartment complex, it's like no other in Colorado. They are quick to answer maintenance request, they have events for the whole family, and offer so many different…

    $938/person/mo
  2. 5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Colorado Christian University, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Been really liking it here. The resident events are a nice bonus they had comedy night. The area’s growing fast, so there are tons of stores and spots less than five minutes away, which…

    $1812/person/mo
  3. 4.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Colorado Christian University, 4.8/5 from verified reviews. Me and my girlfriend took a tour around with Joanna and it was an amazing experience, showed us the apartment we wanted and explained everything we needed to know throughly. Overall an…

    $1463/person/mo
  4. 3.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. I coulda swore there was no recycling.. omg guess what! There is!!!! This is first apartment complex 1 out of 3 that offers…

    $1380/person/mo
  5. 3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. just wanted to send a note in to tell you have much l appreciate the new windows/sliding glass door that were recently replaced…

    $1550/person/mo
  6. 3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. I've been very pleased with my stay here. Management is pleasant to work with, my maintenance requests are promptly addressed…

    $1583/person/mo
  7. 2.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.8/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. I moved to Colorado last year and lived here for a year, it was hard to find an apartment at the time; fortunately, we found 1600…

    $1275/person/mo
  8. 2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.6/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. I have lived in this building for almost four years and have never had such a kind, respectful, warm, and humane experience with…

    $1166/person/mo
  9. 2.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.4/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. Very polite, showed up in a timely manner and got to work. Im very impressed. Stays in contact thru out the process of the…

    $1400/person/mo
  10. 2.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.4/5 overall score from verified Colorado Christian University reviews. Absolutely incredible property and community. Reina, the new property manager is seriously one of the most amazing people to work…

    $1299/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

Sort by any column. The rank stays with the property.
The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Waterfront apartments5.0/55–$938/mo
2The Edison at Wheat Ridge5.0/55–$1812/mo
3Belmar Villas4.8/55–$1463/mo
4Westlink At Oak Station Apartments4.2/55–$1573/mo
5Silver Reef Apartment Homes3.8/55–$1380/mo
6SoFi Belmar3.4/55–$1550/mo
7One Belmar Place3.4/55–$1583/mo
81600 Hoyt Apartments2.8/55–$1275/mo
9Lakeview Towers at Belmar Apartments2.6/55–$1239/mo
10Edge 26 by Trion Living2.6/55–$1166/mo
11Concordia Apartment Homes2.4/55–$1400/mo
12The Meridian at Lakewood2.4/55–$1299/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Colorado Christian University campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near Colorado Christian University can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near Colorado Christian University

We ran every verified overall review for Colorado Christian University-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

Management & maintenance
88%
Unit & building quality
52%
Amenities & shared spaces
30%

Based on AI analysis of verified Colorado Christian University overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete Colorado Christian University review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near Colorado Christian University?

Waterfront apartments leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near Colorado Christian University with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Edison at Wheat Ridge and Belmar Villas.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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