Lakewood
Engaged Colorado Community with Impeccable Views of the Rocky Mountains
Lakewood, 8 miles west of Downtown Denver, is a great place to live for families, students, and young professionals alike. Lakewood is a sprawling area that perfectly balances city living and suburban tranquility.
For entertainment, Lakewood has something for everyone. It boasts several theaters, including the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Red Rocks Park Amphitheatre, as well as plenty of parks, such as the Bear Creek Greenbelt, Addenbrooke Park, and Kendrick Lake Park, which offer hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds for children. Lakewood is also home to many delicious restaurants and bars. Some of the most popular dining options include 240 Union and Tstreet Roadhouse. For nightlife, WestFax Brewing and the Lakewood Grill are popular spots for live music and drinks.
The University of Denver is just a short drive from Lakewood, approximately 15 minutes, and the University of Colorado Denver is approximately 20 minutes away by car. The area is also known for having some of the best schools in the Denver area. Some of the top-rated schools include Lakewood High School, Bear Creek K-8 School, and Green Mountain Elementary School.
Overall, convenience and active community engagement make this area great for people of all ages and interests.
For entertainment, Lakewood has something for everyone. It boasts several theaters, including the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Red Rocks Park Amphitheatre, as well as plenty of parks, such as the Bear Creek Greenbelt, Addenbrooke Park, and Kendrick Lake Park, which offer hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds for children. Lakewood is also home to many delicious restaurants and bars. Some of the most popular dining options include 240 Union and Tstreet Roadhouse. For nightlife, WestFax Brewing and the Lakewood Grill are popular spots for live music and drinks.
The University of Denver is just a short drive from Lakewood, approximately 15 minutes, and the University of Colorado Denver is approximately 20 minutes away by car. The area is also known for having some of the best schools in the Denver area. Some of the top-rated schools include Lakewood High School, Bear Creek K-8 School, and Green Mountain Elementary School.
Overall, convenience and active community engagement make this area great for people of all ages and interests.
What Lakewood Residents
Think About Their Apartments
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.5
value
8.0
amenities
8.0
social
6.0
management
9.0
Median rents in Lakewood
Studio
$
1,440
1 Bedroom
$
1,725
2 Bedroom
$
2,000
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Lakewood —
7/10 Rating
(based on 4 neighborhood reviews)
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The neighborhood is fairly suburban in character, but with its proximity to Colfax and relatively low prices, it is more colorful and less "bourgie" then some of the nearby areas. The apartment is just down the street from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, and it's part of the 40 West Arts District, so there are some really interesting art installations and works in progress around. A few blocks down there is perhaps the best microbrewery in Denver (Westfax), as well as a few little shops and the iconic(ally awful) Casa Bonita. Within a short drive there are good grocery stores and such, as well as restaurants. Colfax itself is the red light district, but I generally feel safe walking alone at night on this part of West Colfax. There is a nice park a couple blocks down, and the complex is roughly halfway between Crown Lake and Sloan's Lake (despite the complex's name, Sloan's Lake is a little over a mile away).
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Sloan's Lake
Technically billed as part of the Sloan's Lake neighborhood, it's a bit away from the actual lake or the neighborhood as I think of it. It's not the best place for walking, but it's generally safe and people are kind enough. In the apartment complex, there is a great dog park, and dog owners have a nice little community.
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Sloan's Lake
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The apt is located in Lakewood's downtown area. We can walk to the movie theater, grocery store, and tons of places to eat. There is a coffee shop within walking distance that I frequent.
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7166 at Belmar Urban Flats
My neighborhood is great, however, it borders some not so nice areas of lakewood. I never leave any valuables in my car overnight. Because there are bars walkable to my apartment, weekend nights can get a bit loud.
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7166 at Belmar Urban Flats
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