Englewood is a small Denver suburb immediately south of the city, positioned along the C Line light rail and within 10 minutes of downtown by rail. Its student market is primarily CU Denver and MSU students who want lower rents than Denver proper with easy transit access. Rents are competitive and the housing stock is a mix of older apartment complexes and newer development. It is a functional commuter option without strong neighborhood identity, but the light rail connection is genuine and the price differential from central Denver is meaningful.
The most practical zone — C Line rail access to downtown Denver and easy transfers to the Auraria campus. Walking distance to the station is the key location factor here.
Along South Broadway heading north into Denver, with apartment options and some walkable blocks of restaurants and bars. Increasingly popular with younger Denver-area residents.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Englewood.
The C Line connects Englewood's stations to downtown Denver and Auraria campus in 10-15 minutes. Bus routes fill in local coverage. Near the C Line, the commute to Denver campuses is straightforward without a car.
South Broadway near Englewood is walkable and bikeable toward Denver. The trail network along the Platte River connects to central Denver by bike. Most of residential Englewood away from Broadway is standard suburban development.
Easy in most of Englewood. Near the light rail station and Broadway, it tightens up.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Englewood typically runs $750-$1,050/mo per person — slightly cheaper than comparable Denver neighborhoods with similar transit access. It is a reasonable budget play for Denver-area students.