Best Neighborhoods in Denver

At VeryApt we've created guides to help give you a sense of the different neighborhoods that Denver has to offer. Each of our guides is the product of our own research and renter reviews from our platform. If you're overwhelmed with choices, a good place to start is our apartment finder!

Ranked #2 in Best Places to Live by US News, Denver has come a long way since its wild west days. The city’s population has grown into a crowd of easygoing and ambitious fitness fanatics and nature lovers. Nicknamed the “Mile High City” because of its location at the base of the Rocky Mountain Slopes, Denver offers a slew of outdoor pursuits, although its best known for its skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. Denver has recently experienced a population boom, as many continue to flock to the now thriving city.

Where to Live in Denver

Capitol Hill

Filled with Historic Museums

Lodo

Revitalizing Lower Downtown

Athmar Park	Traditional Suburb Living
Auraria	Mining to a Wholesome Town
Aurora	Highly Regarded Suburb Outside of Denver
Broomfield	Nestled between Boulder and Denver
Cherry Creek	A Crossover of Downtown and the Suburbs
College View	Right by College
Congress Park	A Suburban Lifestyle With City Amenities
East Denver	Historic and Natural Area Outside of Downtown Denver Hubbub
Englewood	Lively Residential Area South of Downtown Denver
Five Points	Making a Comeback
Highland	Historic but With the Times
Lakewood	Engaged Colorado Community with Impeccable Views of the Rocky Mountains
Lincoln Park	From the 1850's
North Capitol Hill	Diverse Uptown
Southeast Denver	Convenient Living South of The University of Denver
Speer	Youthful Community Full of Beautiful Spaces and Exciting Places
University Hills	Quick Commute to School
University Park	High-End Residential Area Near the University of Denver
Valverde	Green Valley
Virginia Village	Renowned Small Town
Washington Park	One of the Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Denver
Wellshire	Residential Extension of University Park