Student Housing in Edgewater, CO
Student Housing in Edgewater, CO
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About Student Housing in Edgewater
Edgewater is a small, walkable enclave completely surrounded by Denver and Lakewood, known locally for Sloan's Lake and the stretch of 25th Avenue with bars and restaurants that serves as a neighborhood gathering point. Its student housing market is modest — most renters here are young professionals, but some CU Denver and Metro State students live here for the proximity to downtown and the walkable streets. Rents have risen sharply as Edgewater has gentrified, and it no longer offers the budget advantage it once did. It is a quality-of-life choice more than a budget choice.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Edgewater
Near Sloan's Lake
The core neighborhood — walkable, near the lake and 25th Avenue restaurant strip, and accessible to the W Line light rail a few blocks away. The most desirable and expensive part of Edgewater.
South Edgewater
More affordable than the lake area, primarily apartment buildings. Less character than the north end but reasonable light rail and bus access.
Getting Around Edgewater as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Edgewater.
Public Transit
RTD W Line stations border Edgewater on the south, and bus routes connect through the neighborhood. Denver proper is bike-accessible to the east. The transit access is solid given Edgewater's small size.
Walking and Biking
Edgewater is genuinely walkable by Denver metro standards — the 25th Avenue strip, Sloan's Lake park, and connections to West Denver are all bikeable. The trail around Sloan's Lake is excellent. It is one of the more bikeable small communities in the area.
Parking
More limited than most suburbs due to the walkable, dense development near the lake. Some apartments include parking; some do not.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Edgewater
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Edgewater has gotten expensive relative to its size — shared units typically run $850-$1,200/mo per person. The location premium near Sloan's Lake and the walkable amenities pushes prices toward Denver proper levels.
Near Sloan's Lake is the most desirable but most expensive. South Edgewater near the W Line stations is cheaper. Proximity to light rail is the main practical consideration.
Yes — biking into Denver and walking the neighborhood core is genuinely viable. Light rail access is close. Edgewater is one of the more realistic car-free options in the Denver suburbs.
January through March. Edgewater is small and inventory is limited — good units go before spring.
Uncommon. The market here is tight and landlords hold for 12-month leases. Short-term options appear on Craigslist occasionally.
On Find My Place, Edge 26 by Trion Living leads in Edgewater with a 2.6/5 overall rating across 5 reviews. These are the places that consistently rate well across location, value, social, management, and quality — start here if you want a safe pick.
Edge 26 by Trion Living tops the social rating in Edgewater at 2.6/5 — students consistently flag the vibe and amenities. Pick from these if you don't want to chase a social scene from your apartment.
Edge 26 by Trion Living holds the highest management rating in Edgewater at 2.6/5. Management ratings track responsiveness, transparency, and how landlords handle problems — the things you'll feel every month, not just on tour.
Top quality picks on Find My Place in Edgewater: Edge 26 by Trion Living (2.6/5). Quality ratings cover the physical state — appliances, finishes, maintenance — so this is the list to start with if you want a place that holds up after move-in.
Most students in Edgewater cluster in Near Sloan's Lake and South Edgewater. These neighborhoods are the natural starting point for any housing search — close to campus, walkable, and where current students consistently land. See the "Best Neighborhoods for Students" section above for what each one is actually like.
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