Off-Campus Housing Near Community College of Denver
About Off-Campus Housing Near Community College of Denver
The Community College of Denver serves about 7,300 students on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, which it shares with Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. CCD offers associate degrees and certificates with strong transfer pathways into the two universities on the same campus, along with career programs in health sciences, business and the trades. The college operates no residence halls, so all students commute or rent privately, and a large share already live in the Denver metro area. Sharing the Auraria Campus means CCD students have the same downtown transit advantage as their MSU Denver and CU Denver neighbors, with RTD light rail and bus service reaching campus from across the metro. Find My Place currently lists 551 rentals in Denver, with monthly rents from about $1,545 to $2,423 and a median near $1,895.
Community College of Denver Housing Requirements
No On-Campus Housing
The Community College of Denver does not operate residence halls, and IPEDS reports zero dorm capacity. There is no residency requirement and no housing application. All students commute from home or rent privately.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Every student may live wherever they choose. Most CCD students live in the Denver metro area and commute, frequently while working, and the lowest-cost arrangement is generally staying with family or sharing an apartment. Students relocating should focus on light rail and bus access to Auraria rather than walking distance.
Lease Timing
Denver leases run twelve months and turn over year-round with a summer peak. Expect first month, a security deposit, and an application fee for each adult applicant. Landlords commonly require income of two to three times the monthly rent, which is worth planning for if you are working part time while studying.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Community College of Denver before signing a lease.
When to Start Looking for Housing Near Community College of Denver
Early Searchers
CCD students set their own timeline since there is no housing deadline. For an August start, begin looking in May or June, as Denver listings generally post 30 to 60 days ahead. Deciding early whether to prioritise a short commute or a lower rent will focus the search considerably.
Peak Demand Window
June through August is the busiest window in Denver, with demand from all three Auraria institutions overlapping with general summer moves. Capitol Hill and the blocks nearest downtown move fastest. Application materials and deposit ready in advance is the practical edge.
Last-Minute Options
Late-summer availability is normal in Denver, especially away from the downtown core. Students searching in August should look along the light rail toward Lakewood, Englewood or Aurora, where rents drop noticeably while the commute to Auraria stays direct.
Neighborhoods Near Community College of Denver
Auraria and Downtown
Immediately around campus, with newer buildings and lofts at the top of the local rent range and the shortest commute.
Capitol Hill
East of campus and the most common student neighborhood in Denver, with older apartment stock at more attainable rents and an easy commute.
Baker and Lincoln Park
South along Broadway, offering lower rents with a short bus or bike ride to the Auraria Campus.
Lakewood and Englewood
Suburban options along the light rail with the lowest rents in the area and a direct rail commute to campus.
Frequently Asked Questions: Off-Campus Housing Near Community College of Denver
Common questions from students searching for housing.
No. CCD operates no residence halls and IPEDS reports zero dorm capacity, so there is no residency requirement or housing application. All students commute or rent privately.
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