Washington Park · Denver
Property management for Washington Park bungalows and duplexes
Average rent
$2,167 avg. apartment rent in Washington Park West (RentCafe, Sep 2026)
ZIP codes
80209, 80210
Washington Park is built around its 165-acre park and two lakes, and most of the housing around it is brick, built between 1900 and 1940. Bungalows, Craftsman homes and Denver Squares line the streets, with some scrape-and-rebuild modern homes mixed in. Old South Gaylord Street has the local shops, the University of Denver sits to the east, and West Wash Park runs toward Broadway and I-25, where the Louisiana-Pearl and I-25 & Broadway light rail stations are close.
Renters here want the park lifestyle: running the loop, walking to coffee, living in a real house instead of a tower. Many are professionals, DU graduate students or families renting while they shop for a home in the same neighborhood. Leases tend to last, and good tenants renew. The trade-off is maintenance. Century-old brick homes need sewer scopes, tuckpointing, updated electrical and attention to basement moisture, and tenants paying Wash Park rents notice when a repair waits.
- The vibe
- Park-centered and residential, with joggers on the loop and shops on South Gaylord.
- Housing stock
- Mostly brick bungalows, Craftsman homes and Denver Squares from 1900 to 1940, plus duplexes and newer rebuilds. Common issues are clay sewer lines, older wiring, tuckpointing and basement moisture.
- Who rents here
- Professionals, DU graduate students and families who want a house near the park. Many renew for a second or third year.
Washington Park highlights
- 165-acre Washington Park with two lakes
- Old South Gaylord Street shops
- Louisiana-Pearl light rail station
- University of Denver to the east
- I-25 & Broadway station near West Wash Park
Landlord tips for Washington Park
- Scope the sewer line before leasing; clay and cast-iron lines under old Wash Park homes are the most common big-ticket repair.
- Repair basement moisture and egress issues before you advertise a basement bedroom.
- Offer renewals early, because long-term Wash Park tenants are worth a slightly lower increase.
- Denver’s 2021 group-living update allows up to five unrelated adults in a household, so screen roommate groups as one application with joint liability.
Washington Park rental FAQs
What does a Washington Park rental rent for?
Apartments in Washington Park West averaged $2,167 in September 2026, according to RentCafe. Single-family bungalows near the park usually rent above that, depending on bedrooms, garage and updates. We price each home from current comparable rentals, adjusting for distance to the park and whether the basement is finished.
Who rents in Wash Park, and do tenants stay long?
Wash Park renters are mostly professionals, DU graduate students and families who want a house near the park. Because the neighborhood is hard to buy into, many tenants stay two years or longer. Strong renewals keep vacancy low, which often matters more to your annual return than the starting rent.
What should I fix before renting out a Wash Park bungalow?
Start with a sewer scope, an electrical panel check and a look at basement moisture. These century-old homes often have clay sewer lines and outdated wiring. Fixing them before a tenant moves in avoids emergency calls, and it helps the home pass the inspection required for Denver’s residential rental license.
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