Where students live
The Hill (west of campus) and the 28th St/Baseline corridor are the signature zones in a supply-constrained, high-rent market.
Only a handful of purpose-built student properties exist (U Club is the big by-the-bed player); most students rent conventional apartments or Hill houses, and top properties sell out by early spring — Parker Off Pearl is already waitlisted for 2026–27.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & sizes | Furnished? | Rent | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U Club on 28th 28th St corridor | Walk/bike | 4BR/4BA plans | Furnished | Contact property | website · floor plans |
| The Lotus 28th St corridor | Blocks from campus | 1–4BR | Renovated units | From $1,396 | website · floor plans |
| Parker Off Pearl Near Pearl St | 3-min drive / 6-min bike | 1BR apartments | Fully furnished | Waitlist 2026–27 | website · floor plans |
| Mountainaire E Boulder, Bixby Ln | 5-min drive / 8-min bike | Studio 495 · 2x1 660 · 3x2 980–1,320 · 4x3 1,510 sq ft | Varies | See site | website · floor plans |
Rates, sizes, and floor-plan links from official property sites, August 2026. Several are promotional starting rates and change often — verify with the property.
What you'll need
Hill houses and most conventional apartments are unfurnished; the student properties are furnished — check your lease, then use the matching filter. CU's official board is Ralphie's List.
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