West Highland

Denver, CO

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West Highland - Denver, CO

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Denver’s urban lifestyle blends with the appeal of a small-town feel

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Though considered an urban community, West Highland has a quaint, welcoming feel with its tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, and cozy homes and apartments that come at an affordable rate. This neighborhood appeals to renters wanting an upbeat part of town, while remaining close to the city. West Highland is a quick four miles northwest of Downtown Denver, and on the way into the city, you’ll pass major attractions like the Downtown Aquarium, Elitch Gardens, and Larimer Square!

There’s something for everyone in Denver’s West Highland with an array of restaurants, bars, grocers, boutiques, and services, mainly situated along 32nd Avenue. From yoga studios and wine stores to book stores and cheese shops, West Highland has it all. Check out Blue Pan Pizza for some Italian specialties, Sassafras American Eatery for a classic Southern breakfast, or the Matador for elevated Mexican dishes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Highland is $1,590 for a studio, $1,941 for one bedroom, $2,521 for two bedrooms, and $1,941 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Highland has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 549 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,590/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 717 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,941/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,034 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,521/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,618 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,941/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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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.