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Asireyah Shumpert
Jul 8, 2026
I've lived here for 2 years, and I pay $1650ish for my studio.
As far as staff goes, you don't really see anyone besides the maintenance and cleaning staff. However, they do a great job keeping the grounds clean and responding to maintenance issues promptly. I'm not certain how often leasing staff are on site, but the few times I've needed them, they've called me back w/in a business day. I don't particularly like always having to call, but you can't just go into the "leasing office" when they're there. The windows are frosted, and they keep the door closed. I literally couldn't tell you what any of them look like in there lol.
The community is small, which I like. My unit is nice. It's quaint but nicely built. The balcony is sizeable, and I like that it's more soundproof than my prior apartment. Def not soundproof, just MORE than my last place. I assume, because of the material they used to build. This is also the reason you will have next to no cell service in this building, and will need wifi asap. The fridge is oddly small at first, but you get used to it living alone. The cabinet space in my unit is not great, esp considering most of the overhead space is above the fridge, so I have to tiptoe to grab dishes sometimes...and I'm tall.
The residents, for the most part, are nice. I'd say the demographic is mostly 20s-late 30s, but there are outliers. No real major complaints. Could people pick up the pet poop more, hold the ONE elevator we have open when they see someone coming, take their own trash down on the days valet doesn't run instead of leaving it in the hall for us to smell for days, and not leave their laundry in the washer/dryer hours after it's done? Sureeee. But otherwise, people are pretty well-mannered. Parking sucks during the week from like 5p-10p beacsue of the VOLO center across the street mostly, but after that you should have some luck. But the weekends are hit or miss, considering it is downtown Denver, and all the venues and bars nearby.
If I don't resign my lease, it will be because of how much I pay in rent a month vs. how much living space I have. 2 years in a studio w/ a dog is just starting to feel too crowded. Otherwise, it's a cool spot. It's in a walkable/bikeable area, close to I-70, with free on-site laundry, a gym, and a nice rooftop patio.
(Just an honorable mention, they make you pay for Fetch every month even if you don't use it and don't want it. Don't love that.)
I am not a resident here. I have no credentials other than being a Denverite with an urbanist bent shopping for an apartment. I'm interested in the community and development of RiNo as this neighborhood has quickly grown. I just collected some thoughts on this apartment and wanted to share. I have spent time in the building and know a resident. My reason for the review: I know it can be helpful to see reviews other than from people who have had a poor experience. I work downtown and commute by bike and public transit and get most of my groceries and needs this way too so my review will reflect this. Cheers!
***MY REVIEW***
**Assessment of Studio room, services, space, amenities, etc
The apartment seems a good choice for an individual or couple making median+ income for Denver (1300 a month is about a third of a 40k annual salary after taxes). Fine size rooms with vaulted roofs and quality building materials including appliances. clothing storage in the studio is limited so you'd have to get creative or minimize. The laundry is on the second floor, there are approximately 8 washers and 8 driers. They are free to use. Valet trash service is 20 dollars a month and you are expected to pay it. Excel and water are paid separately per unit.
The building amenities include a community room, fitness room, bike storage, and roof top deck with a pool table, ping pong table, grills, and lounge seating. The view (see photos) is quite nice from the deck. I'm unsure about parking security, cost, or availability but it is an option with some onsite underground spots, i'm sure you'll just pay to play for a space. There is mention of car share being on premise (great for the car-free dwellers like me) but walking around and I don't see zipcar or anything similar to it (Car2Go is no longer available in Denver)
**Access to public transit 10/10
Why: the RTD A line and several bus routes are under five minutes walk from the building entrance. The route is low stress. The A line hands down the best way to get to the airport too. You are one stop away from Union Station, Denver's transit hub.
**Assessment of bike-ability/walk-ability 10/10
Why: RiNo has invested heavily into off street bikeways and high-comfort walkways on Brighton and the Platte River trail is quickly accessed off 36th and Arkins Ct (2 minutes by bike). The neighborhood is developing quickly and with each new building new sidewalks seem to follow.
**Assessment of access to grocery store 8/10
why: The nearest store is Natural grocers. They specialize is natural and organic options and are rarely slammed like a Trader Joes or Whole Foods. The issue I have is with price. Because they are smaller they don't have the power of numbers in supply chains so their per unit costs are above average. Whole Foods is one train stop away at Union Station though
Hope this helps prospective renters and anyone considering moving to this stretch of Denver.
Be good to each other fam. We are one tribe.