Westwood

Denver, CO

Westwood - Denver, CO

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3 (34 Reviews)

A residential getaway central to major Colorado metropolises

Commuter • Urban • Good Schools • Restaurants •

Westwood is a sprawling urban neighborhood that is prominently residential. Situated about five miles southwest of Downtown Denver, residents of Westwood can easily commute to and from the city for work or play. But Denver isn’t the only big city that Westwood shares proximity to. Just three miles east of the city of Lakewood, the fifth most popular city in the state of Colorado, residents can enjoy beautiful city parks, a variety of shopping options, and proximity to Colorado’s famous mountainous terrain.

Westwood features local dining options like the Crawling Crab, a modern seafood joint, along with a variety of other restaurants like taco bars and pizza shops. Enjoy community spaces such as Westwood Park, offering playgrounds, athletic courts, walking paths, and open green space. Garfield Lake Park is another option for outdoor recreation that boasts unique perks like lakeside fishing and a community swimming pool! Feel secure renting in Westwood not only for its family-friendly parks, but for its quality schools in the Denver Public School District, as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Westwood is $526 for a studio, $926 for one bedroom, $1,173 for two bedrooms, and $1,864 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westwood has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Studio
313 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$526/month

Average Rent

1 BR
423 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$926/month

Average Rent

2 BR
586 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,173/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,146 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,864/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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 Westwood - Denver, CO

Niche Reviews

3 34 Reviews

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8 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

I think that the crime in the area is under control. Of course the amount of crime has increased since the migration people from other states and the increase of population has to do with the change. But it's not something the community can't handle. I don't have any concerns on my safety or for others since I always notice that officials are always patrolling the area.

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9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

I feel like most jobs require bilingualcy

Niche User

9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

Local businesses seem run down and could use some remodeling.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

Crime is heard about frequently but I haven't been affected by it.

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