University Hills

Denver, CO

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University Hills - Denver, CO

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A small-town feel blends with proximity to Downtown Denver

Family-Friendly Community Commuter Suburban

A few miles southeast of Downtown Denver along Interstate 25 lies the suburban neighborhood of University Hills. Apartments in the area provide easy access to Denver's light rail and bus system as well as the sprawling Eisenhower Park and its recreation center, with a pool, athletic fields, and tennis courts. The High Line Canal Trail bisects the neighborhood with possibilities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

The Colorado Center movie theater features an IMAX screen and hosts many sneak previews of upcoming films. Several shopping centers sit on the edge of town, as well as local and chain restaurants. Lovers of international cuisine enjoy several options for dining without having to leave town. An active neighborhood association hosts an annual neighborhood picnic and other activities that are great for meeting neighbors. Residents can easily travel to Englewood, Lakewood, and Aurora as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in University Hills is $1,486 for a studio, $1,772 for one bedroom, $2,352 for two bedrooms, and $2,879 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Hills has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 590 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,486/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 743 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,772/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,134 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,352/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,258 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,879/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of University Hills - Denver, CO

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4.2 9 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

10 years ago this was a great place to live and it was safe! Now is another story. As a senior citizen this place is NOT safe. Our apartment building is awful. The owners don't care and the police do nothing about the crime. We provide surveillance tapes of thefts and they do "O". The homeless are a major problem too.

Current Resident

5 years agoNiche Review

I have lived here for a years and LOVE IT. Everything is walkable. Easy access to downtown. Very very safe! However, very expensive but the location is worth it!

Niche User

10 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

In my immediate area, there aren't very many options unless you want to work in the service industry.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chamberlin & Mt. Evans Observatories
  • Washington Park
  • Denver Botanic Gardens at York St.
  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  • DeKoevend Park

Airports

  • Denver International

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Methodology

† 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.