Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design·Lakewood, CO·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed July 1, 2026
Modera University Park leads our July 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near RMCAD with a 4.9/5 FMP Score, followed by Oso Apartments and Deco Apartments. Across the 66 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified RMCAD reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current RMCAD reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near RMCAD, at 4.9/5 from verified reviews. I love this building, great amenities, looks like a huge improvement in the neighborhood. The views are incredible from the roof deck, everything seems so well put together! Cherry on top…
| 1 | Modera University Park | 4.9/5 | 6 | 158 min | $1790/mo |
| 2 | Oso Apartments | 4.3/5 | 6 | 128 min | $1295/mo |
| 3 | Deco Apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | 179 min | $1195/mo |
| 4 | IMT Cherry Creek | 5.0/5 | 5 | 165 min | $1705/mo |
| 5 | Waterfront apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | 132 min | $938/mo |
| 6 | Sentral | 5.0/5 | 5 | 71 min | $1479/mo |
| 7 | The Edison at Wheat Ridge | 5.0/5 | 5 | 66 min | $1812/mo |
| 8 | The Casey by windsor | 5.0/5 | 5 | 79 min | $1472/mo |
| 9 | Amli Art District | 5.0/5 | 5 | 89 min | $1454/mo |
| 10 | Peak 54 | 5.0/5 | 5 | 169 min | $999/mo |
| 11 | Muse | 5.0/5 | 5 | 162 min | $1697/mo |
| 12 | The Emerson | 4.8/5 | 5 | 174 min | $1665/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to RMCAD campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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see the ranking →Modera University Park leads our July 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near RMCAD with a 4.9/5 FMP Score, followed by Oso Apartments and Deco Apartments.
This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.
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student apartments near RMCAD
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near RMCAD, 4.3/5 from verified reviews. Easily the best apartment/management experience I've ever had. All of the credit goes to the on-site management and maintenance team. Moe, the maintenance lead, is truly top notch at what…
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near RMCAD, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. I’ve only lived here for a few weeks but it’s been a great experience so far. Pablo is amazing! I moved from another city and he made the leasing process super easy. He’s very patient and…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I toured this property recently and was very impressed on many fronts! To begin with Laura O., the leasing consultant, was…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I love living at this apartment complex, it's like no other in Colorado. They are quick to answer maintenance request, they have…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I’ve been living at Sentral for the past couple of months, and it’s easily been one of the best apartments I’ve been a tenant at…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. Been really liking it here. The resident events are a nice bonus they had comedy night. The area’s growing fast, so there are…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I want to give a big thank you to Patrick at Cortland on Blake for his outstanding help with the maintenance issues inside my…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. From the very beginning, the leasing and management team made the process smooth, welcoming, and well organized. Communication…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. Very nice apartment building, great management and maintenance. I've lived here going on 4 years and have really enjoyed it…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I’ve lived here for ~3 years in two different units and this is the best apartment complex I’ve ever lived in. Management is…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.8/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I just want to start by saying that this apartment is amazing. I moved in November and i've had ups and downs, but mostly great…
