Off-Campus Housing Near DU
$1,295+/unit
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$2,095/unit
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$1,545+/unit
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$1,697+/unit
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$2,099/unit
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$750+/person
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$1,454/unit
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$890/person
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$1,479/unit
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$1,472/unit
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$1,275/unit
Fees may apply1600 Hoyt Apartments
$1,213/unit
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$1,400/unit
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$1,166/unit
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$1,239/unit
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$1,583/unit
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$1,380/unit
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$1,226/unit
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$1,550/unit
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$1,812/unit
Fees may applyThe Edison at Wheat Ridge
$1,299/unit
Fees may applyThe Meridian at Lakewood
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Denver
The University of Denver is a private university in the University Hills neighborhood of south Denver, and the surrounding rental market is notably more expensive than most of the city. DU students pay a premium for proximity to the campus, which is in one of Denver's more upscale residential areas. Shared rooms near campus typically run $1,100–$1,600/month. The South Gaylord Street corridor — the "DU Strip" — is the primary commercial and student-adjacent zone within walking distance. Students who commute look to the Washington Park area and the Platt Park/Overland Park neighborhoods, accessible via the University of Denver light rail station on the E Line. Denver's RTD makes the broader city accessible without a car.
University of Denver Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirements
DU strongly encourages freshmen to live on campus and provides on-campus housing through a campus housing system with themed houses and residential buildings. Some freshman students are required to live on campus depending on their program or housing contract. Check with DU's housing office for current requirements, as they can vary by class and program.
Off-Campus Eligibility
After any required on-campus period, students rent freely throughout Denver. No contracted off-campus housing system exists. DU's student affairs office provides housing resources. The University Park neighborhood immediately surrounding campus is the primary student market.
Lease Timing
The DU-adjacent rental market runs on summer turnover cycles consistent with the broader Denver market. Most near-campus units list in April and May for June or August occupancy. Starting in March for fall move-in gives you access to the best University Park inventory before it's gone.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with University of Denver before signing a lease.
When to Start Looking for Housing Near University of Denver
Early Searchers
March and April are the right window for securing housing near DU's campus in University Park. The neighborhood has limited rental inventory relative to demand — it's a residential area with mostly owner-occupied houses and a smaller pool of rental units than traditional student housing zones.
Peak Demand Window
May is typically when the remaining near-campus inventory signs. Students who haven't locked in housing by May find mostly less convenient options in nearby South Park Hill or Washington Park South, requiring either transit or a longer walk to campus.
Last-Minute Options
University Park proper is thin on last-minute availability. Students searching late should look to the Washington Park area and Platt Park, both within a 20-minute bike ride to DU, or to the neighborhoods directly served by the E Line light rail.
Neighborhoods Near University of Denver
University Park (South Gaylord St Area)
The immediate neighborhood surrounding DU's campus. Residential streets with a mix of rental houses, duplexes, and apartment buildings. South Gaylord Street — the neighborhood's commercial strip — has coffee shops, restaurants, and a bookstore within walking distance. Limited inventory means the best units go early.
Washington Park Adjacent
About a half-mile east of campus, the streets bordering Washington Park attract DU students who want access to one of Denver's most popular green spaces. Similar residential character to University Park with slightly more rental availability. Bikeable to campus and walking distance from Wash Park's trails and rec center.
Frequently Asked Questions: Off-Campus Housing Near University of Denver
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Near DU's University Park campus, shared rooms typically run $1,100–$1,600/month. Solo apartments in the area start around $1,400–$1,900/month. University Park is one of Denver's more expensive residential areas. Students willing to commute from Washington Park or Platt Park can find better rates.
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