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Glendale is a tiny municipality entirely surrounded by Denver, positioned along Cherry Creek Drive East and known for its concentration of apartment buildings and nightlife along East Mississippi Avenue. It is a micro-market used primarily by CU Denver and MSU students who want proximity to downtown without Denver rental prices — though that gap has narrowed in recent years. The city is primarily high-density residential, dense enough that it functions more like a Denver neighborhood than a separate suburb.
Glendale's main corridor — walkable between the apartment complexes, bars, and the Cherry Creek Trail. The closest thing to a neighborhood center in this tiny city.
More apartment options slightly further east. Bus access to downtown Denver is the main draw.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Glendale.
RTD buses run along Colorado Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue connecting to downtown Denver and the Auraria campus in 20-25 minutes. Light rail access requires a short bus transfer. Transit is workable but requires patience compared to direct light rail connections.
The Cherry Creek Trail runs through Glendale and connects all the way to downtown Denver by bike — a genuinely excellent biking route used daily by commuters. The corridor along Cherry Creek Drive is the most bikeable part. Glendale is relatively walkable within its dense core.
Variable — some apartment buildings include parking, some do not. Street parking is more limited than typical suburbs.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Glendale runs $800-$1,100/mo per person — slightly cheaper than comparable Denver proper units but not dramatically so. The density and urban character push rents higher than typical suburbs.