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    Housing

     

    Some tips and resources for on-campus and off-campus housing options in the Denver area.

    It is important to have a place to stay when you arrive in the United States. So, choose the option that suits you the best depending on the location and travel time to campus. If you don’t have long-term housing arranged, we suggest that you book short-term housing for at least 3 or 4 nights while you find a permanent place to stay.

    Hotels

    Students may wish to consider the The Marriott or the Ramada hotels in the downtown Denver area. The Springhill Marriott is located right on the CU Denver campus. Another convenient option is the Curtis Hotel.

    Marriott

    Ramada

    The Springhill Marriott

    Curtis Hotel

     

    For more hotel options and to compare prices, you can also visit:

    Hotels.com

    Expedia.com

     

    Airbnb

    Airbnb offers a variety of short-term and long-term rentals in homes and apartments throughout the Denver area.

    Airbnb.com

     

    Hostels

    What is a hostel? Hostels are a type of temporary, shared accommodation that helps your budget go further. Hostels usually include shared sleeping areas, organized by gender. Here are a few hostels that you can consider, visit the links below for more information:

    Hostel World

    Ember Hostel

    Hotel Fish

     

    Lynx Crossing

    CU Denver has on-campus housing called Lynx Crossing. This is a great option to live close to campus and meet other students! They have furnished rooms, and a meal plan.

    Lynx Crossing Info

     

    City Heights Residence Hall

    Opening in fall 2021, the CU Denver neighborhood on the Auraria Campus is getting a whole new look.

    City Heights

     

    Finding a Place to Live

    If you prefer to live off-campus, there are a lot of different options but you should start looking at options prior to arrival. If you can, set up a tour of the places you are interested in for the first few days after your arrival. Students often share accommodations in order to reduce costs. See our section on roommates below to find out more information about how to find someone to live with.

     

    Average Rent in Denver

    The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Denver (as of January 2020) is $1400 - $1600 per month. The average rent for a 2-bedroom is $1800 - $2000 per month. You can also choose to live outside of the city of Denver in a suburb and pay less money. Rent is always more expensive in the city.

    More information at RentJungle.com

     

    Off-Campus Housing

    There are many off-campus housing options including apartments, townhouses and homes. Visit the links mentioned below to search for a place to live:

    Off-Campus Housing Guide

    Assembly Student Housing

    Auraria Student Lofts

    Apartments.com

    Zillow.com

    Trulia.com

    ForRent.com

     

    Check out the Off-Campus Housing page for more off-campus considerations.

    Things to consider when looking for a place to live

    There are several things that you should consider while you are looking for an accommodation:

    • Make sure that you are staying close to an RTD Light Rail Station or an RTD bus stop. It is convenient if the RTD station is at a walkable distance.
    • Try to find a place that is close to grocery stores or other convenience stores.

     

    Roommates

    It is a good idea to communicate with the roommates before deciding to live together. Here are a few things that you should consider when choosing roommates:

    • Communicate your thoughts about where you want to live.
    • Make sure you all on the same page with lifestyle.
    • It’s better to connect face-to-face with your roommates prior to your arrival in the United States. If you can’t meet in person, schedule a video call to get to know each other before you decide to live together.
    • Decide the departure dates beforehand to see if it is possible to travel with your roommates. For example, this can be helpful if you are from the same city and you can book your respective flights from the same airport.

     

    Commute Times

    This is the Lightrail Train Map for Denver. The stops that are closest to our campus are as follows:

    • Colfax at Auraria
    • Auraria West
    • Pepsi Center
    • Theatre District

    You should try to find a place to live that is close to light rail so you don’t have to worry about driving and paying for parking.

     

    Child Care

    Students on the Downtown Denver Campus can access child care on campus. Visit the the Child Care Resources web site.

     

    Important Move-In Details

    Here are a few things that you should consider while staying off-campus and leasing an apartment:

    Signing a Lease

    A lease is a contract that you sign before moving in to a rental. Usually, leases are 6 months, 12 months or 18 months, however check with the property for details. The lease will detail how much money you owe each month in rent and what you get in return. Leases are usually binding, meaning you can’t easily cancel them, so make sure you are committed before signing!

    Security Deposit

    What It Is

    A security deposit is money that is given to a landlord, lender, or seller of a home or apartment as proof of intent to move-in and care for the space. Security deposits can either be refundable or nonrefundable, depending on the terms of the transaction. A security deposit is intended as a measure of security for the recipient, and can also be used to pay for damages or lost property.

    How It Works

    Security deposits are paid before moving in or taking possession of the property and these deposits are typically the same amount as the monthly rent. A security deposit might be used toward any repairs or replacement of appliances in a rental unit if the damages resulted from the actions of the renter.

    Key Takeaways

    • A security deposit serves as a means to fix or replace something in a rental unit that was damaged, lost, or stolen by the renter.
    • Security deposits are typically refunded upon departure if the property was left in ‘reasonably’ good shape—to the point of normal depreciation.
    • Security deposits typically must be paid prior to moving in and state laws dictate how security deposits are applied once needed
    • If you damage the place, you may not get your security deposit back when you move out.
    • Take photos when you move in and when you move out of the place so you have photographic evidence if you are questioned about damages.

     

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