Student Housing in Glendale, CO
Student Housing in Glendale, CO
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About Student Housing in Glendale
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.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Glendale
Along Cherry Creek Drive / Mississippi Avenue
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.
Near Colorado Boulevard
More apartment options slightly further east. Bus access to downtown Denver is the main draw.
Getting Around Glendale as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Glendale.
Public Transit
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.
Walking and Biking
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.
Parking
Variable — some apartment buildings include parking, some do not. Street parking is more limited than typical suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Glendale
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.
The Mississippi Avenue and Cherry Creek corridor has the best walkability and bike trail access. Near Colorado Boulevard for the best bus connections to Auraria.
Yes — the Cherry Creek Trail makes biking to downtown Denver realistic, and buses connect to the Auraria campus. Car-free living is feasible here if you are comfortable on the bike trail.
January through March for fall. Glendale is small and inventory is limited — start earlier than you think you need to.
Some buildings in Glendale specialize in shorter-term furnished units. More available here than in standard suburbs.
On Find My Place, Esprit Cherry Creek leads in Glendale with a 4.2/5 overall rating across 5 reviews. 4550 Cherry Creek (3.4/5) and The Phenix At Infinity Park (3.2/5) round out the top three. These are the places that consistently rate well across location, value, social, management, and quality — start here if you want a safe pick.
Esprit Cherry Creek tops the social rating in Glendale at 4.2/5 — students consistently flag the vibe and amenities. Close behind: 4550 Cherry Creek (3.4/5) and The Phenix At Infinity Park (3.2/5). Pick from these if you don't want to chase a social scene from your apartment.
Esprit Cherry Creek holds the highest management rating in Glendale at 4.2/5. 4550 Cherry Creek (3.4/5) and The Phenix At Infinity Park (3.2/5) follow. 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 Glendale: Esprit Cherry Creek (4.2/5), 4550 Cherry Creek (3.4/5), and The Phenix At Infinity Park (3.2/5). 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 Glendale cluster in Along Cherry Creek Drive / Mississippi Avenue and Near Colorado Boulevard. 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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