Managing rentals across South, North and Northeast Park Hill

Park Hill covers a large stretch of northeast Denver between Colorado Boulevard, Colfax Avenue, Quebec Street and 52nd Avenue. It was platted in 1887 and divides into South, North and Northeast Park Hill, each with its own housing and price level. South Park Hill has the classic brick Tudors, bungalows and foursquares on wide, tree-lined parkways. North and Northeast Park Hill mix mid-century ranches and smaller brick homes. The city acquired the former Park Hill Golf Course in 2025 to turn it into a park, and the A Line’s 40th & Colorado station sits on the northwest edge.

Renters are often families and professionals who want a real yard, good schools and a short drive to downtown or the Anschutz Medical Campus. They tend to stay. Expect old-house maintenance in the older blocks: sewer lines, tree roots, original electrical and basements. Pricing needs care because rents shift noticeably from one Park Hill section to the next.

The vibe

Tree-lined parkways, big yards and established blocks across northeast Denver.

Housing stock

Brick Tudors, bungalows and foursquares in South Park Hill, with mid-century ranches and smaller brick homes to the north. Watch sewer lines, tree roots, electrical and basement moisture.

Who rents here

Families and professionals who want a house with a yard, a quiet street and an easy commute. Many lease for two years or more.

Park Hill highlights

• Former Park Hill Golf Course, acquired by the city in 2025
• A Line 40th & Colorado station
• Tree-lined parkways in South Park Hill
• Close to City Park and the Denver Zoo
• Short drive to Anschutz Medical Campus

Landlord tips for Park Hill

• Price by section: South, North and Northeast Park Hill rent differently, so use comps from the same section.
• Have mature trees trimmed and sewer lines scoped regularly, because roots in old clay lines are a common backup cause.
• Spell out lawn, tree-watering and snow-removal duties in the lease; big lots need clear expectations.
• Market to families with school-year move dates in mind, and offer renewals early.