Fruitdale

Wheat Ridge, CO

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Fruitdale - Wheat Ridge, CO

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A peaceful community on the cusp of Downtown Denver

Peaceful Scenic Mountain Views Convenient Quaint

Situated about 10 miles northwest of Downtown Denver, Fruitdale exudes a peaceful feel with plenty of lush natural beauty. Residents enjoy spending time outdoors to take in their surroundings, from spending a relaxing day at Fruitdale Park to fishing on Lake Tabor or Prospect Lake. A short drive west on Interstate 70 connects the community to additional recreational opportunities in the rugged Rockies as well.

The neighborhood is comprised of rental houses, modern apartments, and even historic structures like the Fruitdale Grade School. Excellent shopping options abound at the nearby Applewood Village, Arvada Centerplace Shopping Center, and Downtown Denver’s 16th Street Mall.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fruitdale is $1,062 for a studio, $1,374 for one bedroom, $1,669 for two bedrooms, and $1,831 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fruitdale has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 330 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,062/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 634 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,374/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,669/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,001 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,831/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Some Transit

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

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.