4.8(6 reviews)FMP Score
why it ranked: The top overall pick near CU Denver, at 4.8/5 from verified reviews. Everyone here is kind and the room is nice. It’s quiet and nobody will bother you.
30 min walk to CU Denver$990/person/moGood maintenance
Find My Place AwardBest Overall · 2026
The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near CU Denver (September 2026)
University of Colorado DenverDenver, COUpdated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026
66 properties reviewed
317+ reviews analyzed
updated September 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer
CoLab Apartments leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near CU Denver with a 4.8/5 FMP Score, followed by Sentral and The Casey by windsor. Across the 66 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 University of Colorado Denver for every option.
- winnerCoLab Apartments
- FMP Score range2.8–5.0 / 5
- avg walk25 min to campus
- rent range$223–$2090 /person
the ranking
The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near CU Denver
Sorted by FMP Score from verified CU Denver reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current CU Denver reviews only.
- 5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score
why it ranked: Sentral earns its spot for combining responsive, genuinely friendly management with a location and vibe that makes you feel at home from day one. The leasing team (especially Lara and Garrett) goes beyond the standard tour they send recaps, share personal photos of amenities, and actually listen to what matters to you. Maintenance hits the 24-hour mark consistently, and the onsite crew treats you like a neighbor, not a unit number. What really sets it apart is the little moments: as one resident shared, when they mentioned a milestone celebration, "The 'Experience Manager' Jessica soon arrived at our door with a lovely handwritten card and a bottle of champagne." That's the kind of place where people actually want to stay.
27 min walk to CU Denver$1479/person/mo - 5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score
why it ranked: The Casey by Windsor stands out for a maintenance team that doesn't just fix things they fix them fast, thoroughly, and with genuine professionalism that makes you trust the place. Work orders get responses within the hour and repairs completed the next day, with team members like Robert and Patrick arriving fully prepared and handling multiple issues in minutes. The leasing office matches that energy, treating residents like people who matter rather than just lease signings. As one resident put it, "Our leasing office is absolutely amazing. I actually care about their residents. They're quick, fast and efficient," and the fitness center with real equipment (hello, bench press bar) gives you solid amenities to match the service. This is where responsive management meets genuine care.
27 min walk to CU Denver$1472/person/mo 
5.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Amli Art District stands out near CU Denver for its exceptional management and maintenance team that genuinely cares about the community. Students consistently praise the responsiveness of staff like Daniel and Jeremy, who handle everything from move-in logistics to emergency maintenance calls with speed and a real human touch. The building itself is modern and meticulously maintained, and the leasing office sets the tone with clear communication from day one. As one resident put it, 'I have lived many places, and this is by far the best apartment I've ever lived in.' The combination of professional staff and a well-kept property makes this a standout choice for students settling into the area.
31 min walk to CU Denver$1454/person/mo
4.8(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 4.8/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
I had the pleasure of speaking with one of your leasing managers regarding the challenges of the transfer process and ways to…
30 min walk to CU Denver$223/person/mo- 4.6(5 reviews)FMP Score
why it ranked: Holds a 4.6/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
When I decided to move from a studio apartment into something a little bigger so that I could have room for my granddaughters to…
11 min walk to CU Denver$1213/person/mo 
4.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
I've really enjoyed living at The Dorsey. The management team, specifically Heather and Autumn, go above and beyond to make this…
13 min walk to CU Denver
3.8(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
5 Stars! Firstly, as a student of a local university I have spent several years of my time here and chose to surround myself with…
46 min walk to CU Denver$540/person/mo
3.8(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
I haven't lived here very long but I am highly impressed! With every place, they have their own pros and cons but I definitely…
17 min walk to CU Denver
3.6(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
I LOVE THIS BUILDING!! Kyla and Lydia are the best property employees ever! They are what really sold me on living at the…
23 min walk to CU Denver
3.2(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 3.2/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
First time encountering Pullman and staff, dropping off some food. Chris at the front was welcoming, friendly and engaging. He…
27 min walk to CU Denver
2.8(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 2.8/5 overall score from verified CU Denver reviews.
Absolutely amazing complex! I’ve had my fair share of apartment horror stories, so moving into Cortland Cap Hill has been a…
21 min walk to CU Denver
The Full Ranking, One Table
Click any column to sort. The rank stays with the property.| 1 | CoLab Apartments | 4.8/5 | 6 | 30 min | $990/mo |
| 2 | Sentral | 5.0/5 | 5 | 27 min | $1479/mo |
| 3 | The Casey by windsor | 5.0/5 | 5 | 27 min | $1472/mo |
| 4 | Amli Art District | 5.0/5 | 5 | 31 min | $1454/mo |
| 5 | Live at Colab | 4.8/5 | 5 | 30 min | $223/mo |
| 6 | 300 East Seventeenth Apartments | 4.6/5 | 5 | 11 min | $1213/mo |
| 7 | The Dorsey | 4.0/5 | 5 | 13 min | – |
| 8 | Assembly Student Living | 3.8/5 | 5 | 46 min | $540/mo |
| 9 | Evo on Emerson | 3.8/5 | 5 | 17 min | – |
| 10 | The Kendrick | 3.6/5 | 5 | 23 min | – |
| 11 | The Pullman Luxury Apartments | 3.2/5 | 5 | 27 min | – |
| 12 | The Grant | 2.8/5 | 5 | 21 min | – |
Walk times are door-to-door to CU Denver 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.
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Who Makes the List
Every property near CU Denver 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 CU Denver
We ran every verified overall review for CU Denver-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.
great amenities wellness
25%
responsive helpful staff
11%
maintenance issues unresolved
3%
Based on AI analysis of verified CU Denver overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete CU Denver review data →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best overall student apartment near CU Denver?
CoLab Apartments leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near CU Denver with a 4.8/5 FMP Score, followed by Sentral and The Casey by windsor.
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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