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The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near RMCAD (September 2026)

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design·Lakewood, CO·Updated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026

66 properties reviewed
317+ reviews analyzed
updated September 2026
independent·no pay-to-rank
the short answer

Waterfront apartments leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near RMCAD with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Edison at Wheat Ridge and Belmar Villas. 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.

  • winnerWaterfront apartments
  • FMP Score range2.4–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk84 min to campus
  • rent range$938–$1812 /person
the ranking

The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near RMCAD

Sorted by FMP Score from verified RMCAD reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current RMCAD reviews only.

  1. Waterfront apartments

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    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Waterfront Apartments stands out as the gold standard for responsive, genuinely caring management near RMCAD. Residents consistently praise the maintenance team's speed and thoughtfulness same-day repairs, personalized consideration for your pets, and proactive replacements of aging appliances without the usual runaround. The staff here goes beyond the job description, with team members like Vanessa, Eric, and Carlos earning genuine gratitude for their professionalism and empathy. As one resident shared, "This place is heaven-sent, and I'm so grateful my son can call this home." You're not just renting an apartment; you're joining a community where people actually care.

    132 min walk to RMCAD$938/person/mo

  2. The Edison at Wheat Ridge

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    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Edison at Wheat Ridge wins you over with a combination of thoughtful amenities, stellar management, and genuine community vibes. Residents love the assigned parking, the comedy nights and resident events, and the convenient location surrounded by shops and restaurants. The management team Victoria, Brianna, and Brady especially consistently go above and beyond, making people feel genuinely welcomed and heard. As one resident noted, "I've lived at this apartment complex for about three years now and plan to continue staying because it truly feels like home." The property is immaculate, the staff is prompt, and you'll actually want to stick around.

    66 min walk to RMCAD$1812/person/mo

  3. Belmar Villas

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    4.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near RMCAD, 4.8/5 from verified reviews. Me and my girlfriend took a tour around with Joanna and it was an amazing experience, showed us the apartment we wanted and explained everything we needed to know throughly. Overall an…

    71 min walk to RMCAD$1463/person/mo

  4. Westlink At Oak Station Apartments

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    4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 4.2/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. We’ve had an excellent move-in experience at Westlink. Everything has been smooth and well organized from the beginning. Every…

    98 min walk to RMCAD$1573/person/mo

  5. Silver Reef Apartment Homes

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    3.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I coulda swore there was no recycling.. omg guess what! There is!!!! This is first apartment complex 1 out of 3 that offers…

    121 min walk to RMCAD$1380/person/mo

  6. SoFi Belmar

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    3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. just wanted to send a note in to tell you have much l appreciate the new windows/sliding glass door that were recently replaced…

    77 min walk to RMCAD$1550/person/mo

  7. One Belmar Place

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    3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I've been very pleased with my stay here. Management is pleasant to work with, my maintenance requests are promptly addressed…

    73 min walk to RMCAD$1583/person/mo

  8. Arvada Green

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    3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. Carlos has been a solid property manager. He’s friendly, answers questions, and seems like he actually cares about fixing stuff…

    158 min walk to RMCAD$1405/person/mo

  9. 1600 Hoyt Apartments

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    2.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.8/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I moved to Colorado last year and lived here for a year, it was hard to find an apartment at the time; fortunately, we found 1600…

    73 min walk to RMCAD$1275/person/mo

  10. Lakeview Towers at Belmar Apartments

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.6/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. Took a tour at the apartments and absolutely enjoyed it. Nathalie gave the tour and she did an amazing job providing helpful…

    71 min walk to RMCAD$1239/person/mo

  11. Edge 26 by Trion Living

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.6/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. I have lived in this building for almost four years and have never had such a kind, respectful, warm, and humane experience with…

    37 min walk to RMCAD$1166/person/mo

  12. Concordia Apartment Homes

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    2.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.4/5 overall score from verified RMCAD reviews. Very polite, showed up in a timely manner and got to work. Im very impressed. Stays in contact thru out the process of the…

    34 min walk to RMCAD$1400/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

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The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Waterfront apartments5.0/55132 min$938/mo
2The Edison at Wheat Ridge5.0/5566 min$1812/mo
3Belmar Villas4.8/5571 min$1463/mo
4Westlink At Oak Station Apartments4.2/5598 min$1573/mo
5Silver Reef Apartment Homes3.8/55121 min$1380/mo
6SoFi Belmar3.4/5577 min$1550/mo
7One Belmar Place3.4/5573 min$1583/mo
8Arvada Green3.4/55158 min$1405/mo
91600 Hoyt Apartments2.8/5573 min$1275/mo
10Lakeview Towers at Belmar Apartments2.6/5571 min$1239/mo
11Edge 26 by Trion Living2.6/5537 min$1166/mo
12Concordia Apartment Homes2.4/5534 min$1400/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to RMCAD campus. Rent is per person, per month.

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How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

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Who Makes the List

Every property near RMCAD can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

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What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near RMCAD

We ran every verified overall review for RMCAD-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

amenities and wellness
12%
responsive helpful staff
10%
maintenance issues unresolved
3%

Based on AI analysis of verified RMCAD overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete RMCAD review data →

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Most Social

The most active social scenes: shared spaces, resident events, and roommate matching, scored from verified reviews.

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Best Management

The most responsive, reliable landlords: maintenance turnaround, lease transparency, and deposit fairness.

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Top Quality

The best unit and building quality: condition, upkeep, and amenities, scored from verified reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near RMCAD?

Waterfront apartments leads our September 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near RMCAD with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Edison at Wheat Ridge and Belmar Villas.

How is this ranking calculated?

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.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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