Virginia Village

Denver, CO

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Virginia Village - Denver, CO

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Suburban living along one of Denver’s most popular commercial corridors

Great Location Accessible Restaurants Shopping Outdoors

Virginia Village is one of Denver’s most sought-after neighborhoods, and it’s not hard to see why this community charms so many people. Located about five miles south of Downtown Denver, Virginia Village offers a suburban feel while still having easy access to city amenities. Virginia Village borders Colorado Boulevard, one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. This long corridor is lined with grocers, restaurants, big-box stores, and other establishments. Along with several neighborhood parks, residents have easy access to golf courses like Wellshire Golf Course and sprawling parks like Cherry Creek State Park, a local favorite for hiking and camping. The University of Denver is one light rail stop away, so the neighborhood is also a great option for students, faculty, and staff. Virginia Village has something for everyone with affordable to upscale apartments, condos, and houses available for rent.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Virginia Village is $1,209 for a studio, $1,372 for one bedroom, $1,639 for two bedrooms, and $2,008 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Virginia Village has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,209/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 655 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,372/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 938 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,639/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,329 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,008/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

73

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Virginia Village - Denver, CO

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3.2 26 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

A trail is very close by,there is parks such as ash grove and infinity park. There is an elementary and middle school nearby. Great grocery spots.

Niche User

8 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

I don't know much about the crime rate in this area. I often see police but I am unaware of their response time as I have never the need. There is not much crime reported and I have only heard of one theft/mugging incident though I am unclear of the extent of this incident. I wouldn't say that it is the best place to walk alone at night but I still do so and have never had trouble. Overall, I would say that this area is a pretty safe place but the need to be prepared is important.

Niche User

8 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I love this area. Very quiet, lots of hard working people. Many people out walking dogs, many parks. Very little crime over the past 3 years of living here.

Niche User

9 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Great people to meet, all sorts of things to do around the neighborhood like gyms, restaurants, parks, convenient stores. Schools around the area are diverse and very unique. I see the standard of living improving diligently.

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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
  • City Park of Denver

Airports

  • Denver International

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Living in Virginia Village

History

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Once an open-spaced agricultural area, Virginia Village was bought and developed in 1951 by Denver businessman Marcus C. Bogue Jr, who named the area after his wife, Virginia. Bogue built simple single-family houses, California-style ranches and schools to accommodate the growing number of residents. During the 1970s commercial development, the area saw an increase in ethnic diversity.

Improve your knowledge of Jewish history and culture at the area's Mizel Museum, or head to the Four Mile Historic Park museums, free on the first Friday of every month, to view an old blacksmith, an outdoor kitchen, a barn, stables, a teepee and a schoolhouse, and learn about pioneer times. Check out the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival, or grab some fresh souvlaki at the yearly Denver Greek festival in the Village.

Restaurants

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Whether you're on the hunt for high-quality International food, refined wine bars or live music at a local pub, Virginia Village has it all. Diners find a range of cuisine, from Russian to Japanese to Mediterranean, mostly centered around South Colorado Boulevard.

Grab your morning caffeine boost with a mocha picante, along with a chocolate roll, in the cozy ambiance of Sojourners Coffee and Tea on Holly Street. Listen to live music or poetry at open mic night on the second Thursday of every month.

Bull & Bush Brewery remains a fixture of Denver's foodie scene along Cherry Creek Drive. Sample authentic microbrews while diving into the place's world famous burgers. Order the El Bull 'Rito for a tortilla stuffed with pulled chicken, grilled steak, pork carnitas or chipotle shrimp. Add in beans, melted cheese and green chili for a heaping plate of Tex-Mex wonder. In terms of hamburgers, nothing beats the seasonal Mac Attack burger with mac and cheese, spicy queson dip, and bacon. Go bunless with locally made Kobe-style beef.

David's Kebab House provides authentic Russian dishes, such as the crispy potato pancakes, flavorful borscht and beef khanuma. Cheap food and beer characterize the old neighborhood bar, W.T. Shorty's Sports Grill. Stop by on Wednesdays for a $5 burger and karaoke, Thursdays for free team trivia, or Fridays for a free buffet with a drink purchase of $5 to $7 and rock n' roll bingo.

The Continental Room, along Evans Avenue, provides regular live music every weekend. Don't let the rough exterior fool you, because the drinks, service and music remain a hidden gem for Virginia Village residents.

Transportation

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When residents walk, bike or jog around the quiet streets of Virginia Village, it's more for exercise or recreation rather than to run errands. The area is mostly walkable and bike-friendly, with some bike lanes, yet much of the shopping requires a car.

Driving along South Colorado Boulevard or Cherry Creek Drive gets you downtown and provides access to other areas of Denver. Interstate 25 also borders the neighborhood. Plenty of street, garage and residential parking can be found either free or at a moderate price. To go the more environmentally friendly route, take the RDT bus along Colorado Boulevard or the light rail E and F lines at the Arapahoe at Village Center stop.

Car sharing and taxi services such as RelayRides and Uber provide further transportation options to residents. Locals are hard pressed to find a cab to hail in the area, though on occasion some pass through busier arteries such as South Colorado Boulevard.

Parks

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Enjoy outdoor exercise and play for all ages at beautiful parks located in Virginia Village and neighboring areas. The Village contains Four Mile Historic Park which locals use casually for family picnics and strolls. The entrance fee for the grounds, which includes the museum area, costs $5 for adults, $3 for youth and is free for children ages 6 and under. Families can grab a pumpkin at the annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival or experience a Victorian-style Christmas and meet Saint Nick at the annual Colorado Christmas event. Take your pick among countless recreation and exercise options at Judge Joseph E. Cook Park. Meander along the stream, jog along trails, take kids to the playground, pick up a game of rugby or cool off at the outdoor pool in the summer. It's all is free, except the pool charges a moderate entrance fee.

At the corner of South Colorado Boulevard and Virginia Avenue, the City of Takayama Park provides free lush green spots for kids to play and dogs to run free. The Cherry Creek bike trail runs through, allowing walkers, joggers and cyclists to get around southeast Denver along the creek.

Cost

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Virginia Village inhabitants pay about 4 percent higher than the average cost of living in Denver. Those looking to rent pay an average of $871.58 per month. Both the light rail and bus cost $2.25 a ticket locally and $4 for an express route.

Stopping by the neighborhood sports bar for a cold beer averages $3 a pint during happy hour and $5.50 at other times. Budget roughly 4 percent above the national average cost for gas.

Shopping

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Shoppers find Virginia Village more of a strip mall haven rather than a boutique-friendly area. Scattered mostly along South Colorado Boulevard, locals head to big chain stores such as Nordstrom Rack and the Super Target to browse for bargains.

Grocery needs are met by King Soopers, Whole Foods, Safeway or, for more ethnic supplies, East Europe Market. Fresh local food can be found at Sprout's Farmers Market during normal grocery-store hours or next door at Cherry Creek Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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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.