University Park

High-End Residential Area Near the University of Denver




University Park is a high-end residential neighborhood adjacent to the University of Denver. Filled with large houses and their well-groomed lawns, its one of the nicest areas the city has to offer.

While largely made up of single-family homes, University Park does contain several luxury apartment buildings. In addition to these apartments, there are some smaller buildings scattered throughout. But because of the exclusive nature of the area, these may prove themselves tricky to find. Regardless of where you decide to live, residents won’t find themselves longing for a car thanks to the nearby commercial corridors and conveniently located RTS station.
What University Park Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.4
value
7.5
amenities
5.0
social
6.0
management
6.7
Median rents in University Park
Studio
$
1300
1 Bedroom
$
1600
2 Bedroom
$
2000

Living in
University Park

Close To the DU Campus
Lots of Restaurants and Bars
Love the Location
Very Dog Friendly
Amazing Neighborhood
University Park — 8/10 Rating (based on 51 neighborhood reviews)
Atelier is located in a quiet, safe, and accessible neighborhood. Behind the apartment complex there are single-family homes that make for pretty and safe places to walk your dog. It is also within walking distance of a few parks. The apartment is in driving distance of several grocery stores (King Soopers, Safeway, Target, Spruce), as well as several restaurants. Atelier is also about a mile from a light rail stop, and is situated near several bus lines, so walkability and public transportation are relatively accessible. Although the neighborhood is not the busiest, it is not far from downtown (around 15 minutes), the mountains (30 minutes), or the airport (35 minutes).
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Atelier at University Park
The neighborhood is nice and quiet! It is 10 minutes from downtown, and a less than 30 minutes from the closest hikes. There are many single-family homes and parks nearby, which makes for a nice place to walk with friends or your dog. It would be nice to have more food options nearby, but it is within delivery range of many places and is a quick drive to food as well!
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Atelier at University Park
Generally I like the neighborhood. There's a lot of traffic, but that's just the nature of living by a busy street like University. There's a lot of space to go for a walk or a run in the nearby neighborhoods, people are very friendly, and the neighborhood is generally clean. It would be nice if there were more restaurants in the area, or a yoga studio.
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Pioneer Apartments
We live just blocks from campus and several restaurants. The only negative is this building is near some of the Frat houses, so they can be quite loud during the weekends.
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Columbine Plaza
Super close to DU and everything surrounding DU. Also a nice midway between DTC and downtown for possibly commute to work. Apartment family friendly? No. Pet friendly? No. Safe? Apartments are safe. Parking garage and bikes are not.
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Vista Student Apartments
I love the area. It is close to campus, transit, and restaurants. The only problem is that because of how close it is to campus there are always a lot of undergrads and it can get noisy on the weekends.
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The Savoy Apartments
I haven't had any major issues with the neighborhood. The houses behind the apartment complex are beautiful - it's a great area to walk around. Lots of dogs and kids in the area as well.
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Atelier at University Park
I love the location. Very close to campus. It's a pretty safe area and very dog friendly. The RTD station is walking distance. The undergrads can be kind of loud at night though.
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South Josephine Apartments
Right next to campus, high end luxury homes in the area. A few places to walk to such as the Pioneer. Very safe area.
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Muse Apartments
I like the DU neighborhood, but it is loud from people partying and traffic, and so there is lots of pollution.
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One Observatory Park Apartments
Coming directly from undergrad it felt like I was in the same kind of location, which I liked. It's active with pets, people exercising, etc. The walk to class is super quick and the area has lots of food/drinks options. Very nice surrounding neighborhood with tons of family houses so safety for me wasn't an issue when walking (granted I'm a guy).
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Topaz
I already talked about how the amazing neighborhood makes the rent and thin walls worth it.
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Park Josephine
Live across from DU so there are lots of lights and people at night.
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Vista Student Apartments
Nice to be near campus. Otherwise, drive to cooler neighborhoods.
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University South
Close enough to campus to walk with a lot of restaurants and bars close by. You are super close to campus so you're primarily see other students out to bars. If you're looking to go downtown or to South Broadway it is a little bit of a trek to get down there.
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Modera Observatory Park
Nice parks for walking. The sidewalks are busted. It's right near all the fraternities and sororities so significant traffic on that back road and very little street parking if people come visit you.
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Muse Apartments
I have mixed feelings. It's really convenient to be so close to the Sturm Law School (takes me five minutes to walk into class!) and the Ritchie Center, and I love how easy it is to hop onto the interstate from my apartment.

However, being close to the University means you have to put up with a lot of traffic, there's limited street parking for guests, and there will always be a lot of people outside your apartment talking loudly or drunk yelling at each other at night. Being this close to the interstate and some major streets (University and Evans) means you'll hear a lot of ambulances, honking, and tires screeching as well.
Asbury Place Condos feels like it's inside the University (even though it's not owned by DU), so the neighborhood feels very safe and clean. However, if you go a few blocks east towards University, you'll quickly find trash, graffiti, and porch pirates (people stealing packages). While the noise, traffic, parking, and trash are all kind of a bummer, it would be really difficult to find a place in the city that didn't have those problems. So overall, I think it's a nice neighborhood!
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Asbury Place Condo
Close food and drinks, basically on campus for DU. Near a RTD lightrail spot.
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Vista Student Apartments
Right next to school, mainly students living in the area
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One Observatory Park Apartments
Very safe and there are lots of parks
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Redpeak Colorado Station
Close to campus. Sometimes unsafe.
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University House
Close to the university.
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Trivium
Close to campus
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Asbury Condos
Lots of students, but overall fairly quiet
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The Arlington
I live right by school, whats to complain about?
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South University Apartments
I live on campus.
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Florentine
Neighborhood is fantastic. There are great parks and walking trails, plenty of fun restaurants and bars, and it is easy to get downtown pretty quickly. If you can deal with the occasional noise from the undergrads around, it is a great spot to be. It's very quiet as soon as you get two or three blocks away from the University. Walking through the neighborhood is quite nice.
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Swiss Villa
It is exactly what you would expect from a campus neighborhood. You are close to school, it's easy to be social, plenty of bars and restaurants, grocery store is close and there are options. Also close to the light rail - 20 min to downtown. However, there are young people everywhere and they tend to be loud at night even during COVID. There is pretty high crime, especially at the gas station across the street - robbery, indecent exposure, attempted assault, harrassment, etc. Campus safety does keep you informed and you are alerted if there is a dangerous person in your area. I have not felt unsafe walking around during the day (I am a 20 something female).
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Topaz
Walking distance to campus, but not as many places to eat, drink, or shop in walking distance. Need to drive to get to grocery stores, pharmacies, most restaurants/bars, etc. Observatory Park is close by, which is great for picnics and throwing a ball around when the weather is good.
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Muse Apartments
S. Colorado Blvd has decently heavy traffic and emits a lot of road noise. There are, however, solid grocery and eating options in the neighborhood. We are very close to a beautiful neighborhood (Observatory Park), so we benefit from easy access to their vibe.
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The Wellshire
One Observatory Park is right on the border between University and University Park. It is a great location because you get to experience both University and University Park. I think the neighborhoods are nice, clean, and safe.
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One Observatory Park Apartments
Great place to be, very close to the school with lots of great food and drink options near. Also, Observatory Park is very close, great area to run in. Walking distance to the tram station.
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The Arlington
This apartment is just blocks from campus, University, and numerous restaurants. We live in a neighborhood with dorms, fraternities, other apartments, and some residential properties.
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Columbine Plaza
The neighborhood is wonderful. There are some fraternity/soroity houses in the area that make a bit of noise, but I haven't found it overly irritating.
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Muse Apartments
This complex is close to a few college houses which can be loud at times, but other than that the area is great.
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Columbine Apt Complex
Very walkable but not much in it other than houses. But nice houses to look at. A few nice parks in the area
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Atelier
The neighborhood is beautiful, and generally very quiet when the sororities are not rushing.
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Park Josephine
Clean, quiet, safe, and always people out running or walking their dogs.
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University House
The neighborhood is fairly quiet. I was able to join a "Neighborhood" app where you can communicate problems, events, ideas, or whatever else with people near you. University House has a parking garage so you do not have to worry about people breaking into your car.
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University House
2 minute walk to the law school. Could not be more convenient!
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The Savoy Apartments
Lots of great food options and great proximity to campus.
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Asbury Condos
Experience has been alright. Lots of homeless in the general vicinity but none have been rude to me yet so that's good. It's close to the DU campus, 5 minutes walk from the law school.
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Topaz
Love the area and being close to DU. Sometimes there is suspicious activity but mostly pretty safe.
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Pioneer Apartments
University is a great neighborhood. Way less bums than Capitol Hill.
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One Observatory Park Apartments
Less than a 5 minute walk to the heart of campus
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The Arlington
Lots of dogs
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Avalon
Near wash park, great location
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Trivium
Great- have not had any problems.
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2216 S Downing Street
Right next to du which is nice
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University House
Safe, forested & pet-friendly neighborhood
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Modera Observatory Park
Quiet most nights
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University House


Getting to Know
University Park

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: S Colorado Blvd to S University Blvd

North to South Boundaries: I-25 to E Yale Way

Best Apartments
in University Park

RedPeak Colorado Station
Studio $1,370
1 Bed $1,395
2 Beds $1,560

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Modera Observatory Park
Studio $1,575
1 Bed $1,775
2 Beds $2,699

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2047 S Milwaukee St

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Savoy Apartments
2 Beds $1,800

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Florentine

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Observatory Flats
1 Bed $2,050

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