Student Housing in Edgewater, CO
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.
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