Bel Aire

Wheat Ridge, CO

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Bel Aire - Wheat Ridge, CO

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The Wheat Ridge neighborhood of Bel Aire, Colorado lies seven miles northwest of downtown Denver via easy access to I-70. This former agricultural area retains much of the laid-back charm of years past while providing residents of its homes and apartments access to big-city amenities. The nearby recreation center includes a swimming pool, indoor track, and dance and yoga classes.

Outdoor enthusiasts head to Crown Hill Park, which features a mile-long paved track around a lake, ideal for biking, running, and walking. Equestrians enjoy a two-mile loop for riding, and fishermen find quiet places to throw in a line. Within the park, a national urban wildlife refuge treats residents to glimpses of migrating waterfowl. For a quick meal, locals enjoy the cheesesteak sandwiches at Large Marges.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bel Aire is $1,660 for a studio, $1,712 for one bedroom, $1,811 for two bedrooms, and $1,887 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bel Aire has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,660/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,712/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 953 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,811/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,016 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,887/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.