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7166 at Belmar Urban Flats
Lakewood, Colorado, 80226
1 Bedroom$970 - $1,525
2 Bedrooms$1,315 - $2,110
3 Bedrooms$1,748 - $2,040
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Lakewood apartments are periodically securable in a number of differing parts of town; Lakewood has a ton of wonderful apartments available in every price range. You can use the MyNewPlace search filters to find family friendly Lakewood apartments with the appropriate amenities for you - whether you want a fireplace or a high Walkscore.
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 4.7% 6.9% -2.2% $10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 5.0% -0.7% $15,000 to $19,999 4.5% 5.2% -0.7% $20,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.0% -0.5% $25,000 to $29,999 6.3% 6.2% +0.1% $30,000 to $34,999 7.4% 6.4% +1.0% $35,000 to $39,999 6.4% 6.0% +0.4% $40,000 to $44,999 7.1% 5.9% +1.2% $45,000 to $49,999 5.5% 5.1% +0.4% $50,000 to $59,999 10.7% 9.8% +0.9% $60,000 to $74,999 12.4% 11.4% +1.0% $75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 11.9% +0.8% $100,000 to $124,999 5.9% 6.1% -0.2% $125,000 to $149,999 2.8% 3.0% -0.2% $150,000 to $199,999 2.2% 2.6% -0.4% $200,000 or more 1.6% 2.6% -1.0% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 4.5% 4.9% -0.4% 10.0% to 14.9% 10.4% 10.3% +0.1% 15.0% to 19.9% 15.9% 14.7% +1.2% 20.0% to 24.9% 15.3% 14.1% +1.2% 25.0% to 29.9% 13.0% 12.1% +0.9% 30.0% to 34.9% 9.0% 8.3% +0.7% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.8% 5.7% +0.1% 40.0% to 49.9% 7.8% 7.2% +0.6% 50.0% or more 15.7% 17.4% -1.7% Not computed 2.6% 5.2% -2.6% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 14.8% 16.2% -1.4% 25 to 34 years 30.7% 30.7% +0.0% 35 to 44 years 23.2% 22.1% +1.1% 45 to 54 years 14.9% 14.3% +0.6% 55 to 64 years 6.8% 6.5% +0.3% 65 to 74 years 3.6% 4.4% -0.8% 75 to 84 years 3.8% 3.9% -0.1% 85 years and over 2.3% 2.0% +0.3% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 35.8% 37.8% -2.0% 30 to 44 minutes 29.6% 26.3% +3.3% 45 to 59 minutes 16.0% 13.3% +2.7% 60 or more minutes 18.5% 22.6% -4.1%
Source: 2000 Census
About Lakewood, Colorado
Located just west of Denver, many Lakewood residents work for the Federal Government or in the education, finance, and banking industries. Close to the mountains, Lakewood has an abundance of outdoor opportunities with dozens of parks and facilities throughout the city. For some retail therapy, hit Belmar's big name stores and small boutiques. At Colorado Mills you can get your shopping fix and take part in cool events like the 'Mini Model Build' put on by the LEGO Store and the 'Super Duper Mini Chefs Event' where the kids can have their fun and eat it too. Be sure to bring your golf clubs when you check out the different Lakewood neighborhoods. No matter which community you decided to move to, you're sure to find the perfect rental in this friendly city.
Explore the Outdoors
Lakewood has hundreds of acres of park land with a full range of facilities and amenities. Check out the mountain views at Forsberg Park, go for a walk on the trail, and let the pup run free in the four acres of fenced off parkland. For soccer and baseball fields, Beech Park is one of the many options, plus they have a wonderful playground for the kids. Pack the tennis rackets or soccer ball, bring the BBQ fixings, and head out for the day, because with parks all over the city, you'll never be far from enjoying the great outdoors.
Cultural and Heritage Centers
The Lakewood Cultural Center is an artistic gem in the city. With events like the summer concert series and a variety of art classes in wood carving, papermaking, bronze casting, and more, there's something creative for everyone. Learn to tap, belly dance, or break dance - or take a ballet or salsa workshop!
Take a tour of the Heritage Center museum and visit the local landmarks. Check out the Red Barn for historic tractors and farm equipment, or the Spirit of Lakewood exhibit for a tour through the city's past. Take a class on traditional rug hooking, or attend one of the Historical Luncheons for a nice meal with a guest lecturer. Even if you're not a history buff, Lakewood knows how to celebrate the past by having a grand old time in the present.
Neighborhood Gardens
The Denver and Lakewood region have a fantastic assortment of community gardens through D.U.G., the Denver Urban Gardens. With a focus on enabling a strong, healthy community, D.U.G. produces farm fresh foods and a unique learning setting. So when you're all settled into your new apartment, it'll be a great way to meet new people, save money on food, and be able to garden in the city.
Average Apartment Rent in Lakewood, Colorado
| # Bedrooms | Jan | Dec | Nov | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $893 | $881 | $888 | 0.6% |
| 2 Bed | $1,053 | $1,065 | $1,033 | 1.9% |
| 3 Bed | $1,317 | $1,351 | $1,474 | -10.7% |
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Apartments in Lakewood have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lakewood apartment cost $888. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Lakewood apartment was $1,033 in November. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in November was $1,474. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Lakewood rentals listed below.Popular Lakewood Apartments Searches
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What are the most fun neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Belmar is the new, hot urban neighborhood in Lakewood. With upscale shopping, fine dining, and no shortage of art and culture, Lakewood residents flock to Belmar to unwind after work or on the weekends. The neighborhood is home to a grand ballroom, plaza terrace, outdoor skate rink, public library, and several preserved historical structures including a country school and farmhouse. Lakewood Heritage Center is also located here with an outside amphitheater, and festival grounds that are home to several festivities throughout the year, including the delightful Cider Days Harvest Festival.
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what area have great elementary schools
This is the site you can search elementary schools ranking: http://www.greatschools.org/colorado/lakewood/schools/ Among the top rated Elementary schools in Lakewood are: Dennison Elementary on Independence Street Devinny Elementary School on South Wright Street Rooney Ranch Elementary School on South Coors Street
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where burglarized apartment living is least
After looking at some crime statistics for the Lakewood, CO area, we determined the safest areas to find apartments in Lakewood were around the following intersections: Colfax Ave / Youngfield St, Edgemont 20th Ave / Kipling St Morrison Rd / Kipling Pky Morrison Rd / Wadsworth Blvd Jewell Ave / Sheridan Blvd
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Are any of these subsidized apts.
To see which apartments in Lakewood are subsidized, check the affordable apartments box on the search results page. This will display apartments that participate in low income programs.
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What would an ideal weekend be like in Lakewood?
Start out your weekend with a round of golf at the Fox Hollow at Lakewood or the picturesque Lakewood Country Club. After a fun 9 or 18 holes, get a taste of Lakewood at the Lakewood Cultural Center- home to a theater, several rotating exhibits, and a gift shop. Top off your weekend at Belmar, Lakewood's downtown area for some shopping, art gallery browsing, and fine dining.
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How is the public transportation system in Lakewood?
The Regional Transport District (RTD) is the public transportation service provider for the Denver Metro Region, including Lakewood. Bus and light rail service is provided, but the stops might be far apart. However, it will soon be improved; the West Corridor light rail line will add 119 miles of new light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit lines within the Denver metropolitan area. The number of people who take public transportation in Lakewood, CO is 98.5 percent greater than the Colorado average and 121.5% greater than the national average.
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Is Lakewood a family friendly town?
Lakewood's crime rate is little higher than average when compared to other communities of similar population size. Public education is primarily provided by the Jefferson County School District, which is headquartered in nearby Golden, Colorado. With 164 schools serving over 86,000 students, this district was rated better than 67.1 percent of school districts in Colorado and 68.3 percent of school districts in the country.