Student Housing in Lakewood, CO
$1,275/unit
Fees may apply1600 Hoyt Apartments
$1,400/unit
Fees may applyConcordia Apartment Homes
$1,239/unit
Fees may applyLakeview Towers at Belmar Apartments
$1,380/unit
Fees may applySilver Reef Apartment Homes
$1,226/unit
Fees may applySloan's Lake Apartments
$1,550/unit
Fees may applySoFi Belmar
$1,299/unit
Fees may applyThe Meridian at Lakewood
$938+/unit
Fees may applyWaterfront apartments
$1,573/unit
Fees may applyWestlink At Oak Station Apartments
About Student Housing in Lakewood
Lakewood is a Denver suburb directly west of the city and one of the more practical off-campus options for students at CU Denver, Metro State, or Community College of Denver. The W Line light rail runs through Lakewood with multiple stations connecting to Auraria campus downtown, making the commute manageable without a car. Rents are lower than Denver proper and the housing stock is large. Lakewood is not a college town with its own identity — it is a bedroom community — but its transit access and price point make it worth considering for budget-conscious Denver-area students.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Lakewood
Near Light Rail Stations (Lamar, Wadsworth, Garrison, etc.)
The W Line has multiple stations across Lakewood, and the areas within walking distance of those stations are the most practical for students. Each station zone has apartment clusters at different price points.
Belmar / South Wadsworth
Newer development around the Belmar shopping area, with modern apartments and slightly higher rents. Good bus and bike access to light rail.
Getting Around Lakewood as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Lakewood.
Public Transit
The W Line connects Lakewood's stations to Auraria campus in 20-30 minutes depending on which station you are at. Bus coverage fills the W Line gaps. Near the rail stations, transit is genuinely practical for campus commutes.
Walking and Biking
Highly variable. Near light rail stations, biking to the platform is easy. The Lakewood trail network is good for recreational biking. Most of Lakewood outside station areas is car-oriented suburban development.
Parking
Abundant throughout. Most apartments include parking. Not a concern except immediately around the busiest light rail stations.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Lakewood
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Lakewood runs $700-$1,050/mo per person for shared units — consistently cheaper than Denver proper. Near light rail stations, prices run slightly higher for the transit premium. Good value for Denver-area students on a budget.
Universities in Lakewood
Lakewood is home to 3 universities, each with its own student housing market.
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University is a private Christian university in Lakewood, just west of Denver, with about 7,800 students across its traditional undergraduate College of Undergraduate Studies and its adult and online programs. The Lakewood campus sits near the foothills with views toward the Front Range, and the…
View housing near Colorado Christian UniversityRed Rocks Community College
Red Rocks Community College serves about 6,000 students from its main campus in Lakewood, on West 6th Avenue near the foothills west of Denver, with a second campus in Arvada. The college is known for career and technical programs including its well-regarded emergency medical services, fire science, physician assistant…
View housing near Red Rocks Community CollegeRocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is a small art school in Lakewood, Colorado, a western Denver suburb. The school is relatively small in enrollment, so the surrounding area doesn't have the student-complex infrastructure you'd find near a large university. Most students rent in Lakewood or adjacent Denver…
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