520 E 1st Ave #1, Denver, CO 80203
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 640 sqft

520 E 1st Ave #1, Denver, CO 80203

Speer

Home Highlights

Apartment
640 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 520 E 1st Ave #1.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

A bright one bedroom unit on the garden level inside a gorgeous Victorian house. The apartment is one of three units in the house, which has been updated within the last few years with quartz counters, a new bathroom, light fixtures, plank hardwood flooring, double pane windows, tile, and it's own A/C and furnace! There's a separate entrance to a common area in the basement with a washer and dryer and storage space. One off-street parking spot included, up the driveway on the left side of the house, within a few steps from the entrance of this unit! Enjoy a lovely backyard with your neighbors that is fenced in with a large table and chairs for entertaining and dining outside.
Grab a delicious cup of coffee at Rosebud Cafe located right next door! Less than a 10 minute walk to Punch Bowl Social or Postino Wine Bar and Restaurant. Excellent location, only blocks from the Baker District and South Broadway shops and restaurants. Walking distance to Washington Park and around the corner to the Cherry Creek bike path. Jump on Speer and you're minutes from Downtown Denver, 6th Ave to head straight to the mountains, or I-25 to commute!

Lease term 12 month minimum.

Landlord agrees to pay for water, sewer, storm bill, garbage and recycling, gas, electric, heat and air conditioning. This is included in the total rent price.

Tenant pays for cable, internet, phone, security system or any other service Tenant wants outside of utilities mentioned above.

A designated parking spot in the driveway, right outside of the entrance of the unit is included in the price.
520 E 1st Ave #1, Denver, CO 80203 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 640 sqft apartment in Speer. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $1,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 3, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,357/month.

Home Details for 520 E 1st Ave #1

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 520 E 1st Ave #1

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
271 N Grant St #202, Denver, CO
0.24
Apartment
$233,500
07/17/26
1
1
563 sqft
14 S Lincoln St, Denver, CO
0.29
Apartment
$775,000
05/19/26
1
1
730 sqft
336 N Grant St, Denver, CO
0.29
Apartment
$171,500
05/15/26
1
1
500 sqft
1000 E 1st Ave #104, Denver, CO
0.30
Apartment
$357,500
05/05/26
1
1
950 sqft
277 N Broadway, Denver, CO
0.40
Apartment
$339,950
12/19/25
1
2
1,155 sqft
736 N Ogden St, Denver, CO
0.76
Apartment
$1,370,000
12/15/25
1
1
630 sqft
440 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO
0.41
Apartment
$920,000
07/27/26
2
1
1,100 sqft
277 N Broadway, Denver, CO
0.40
Apartment
$415,000
03/17/26
1
2
1,363 sqft
45 N Ogden St #201, Denver, CO
0.28
Apartment
$575,000
12/31/25
2
2
1,305 sqft
551 N Pearl St, Denver, CO
0.48
Apartment
$292,000
05/06/26
3
1
1,100 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Speer

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,357/mo
Average rent
$1.48K
$19MoM
Available listings
205
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Neighborhood Overview

Speer
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What Locals Say about Speer

At least 58 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say kids play outside

  • 36 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 34 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "I ride my bicycle to work. Denver drivers drive too fast, but the narrow streets and decent bike lanes make it work okay."
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of well kept sidewalks and a variety of housing styles and income levels, residential with close and easy access to small local businesses"
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of waste bag stations. lots of other dog walkers. lots of interesting things to see. sidewalks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great restaurants nearby. Easy access to Washington Park and lots of other city parks. Everyone is really nice! "
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  • Autumn B.
    "There’s heavy traffic and is apartment focused. The side walks are nice and wash park is in walking distance but unless you have a designated yard it isn’t incredibly dog friendly"
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  • Trace F.
    "Great public transport. Easily accessible to bike paths. Not a whole lot of free parking available. "
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  • Stephenie
    "Parades! They also have a little music festival every year. People bar hop on Broadway. They have First Friday and other art shows too! It’s always a good time. It’s close to downtown too anything that goes in there is amazing too. "
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  • Sarah D.
    "We don’t have too many events, that I’m aware of anyway. However, I do enjoy the proximity to Wash Park + S Broadway."
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  • Marie A.
    "The Speer area has very nice parks. My family and I love to take walks to them from time to time. "
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  • Heather C.
    "Plenty of grass but owners tend to be sporadic about cleaning up after their pets. Watch where you are walking. "
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  • Lindsey B.
    "The best restaurants in town are all close by. Being walking/bike riding distance from Washington Park and the Baker district on Broadway are two huge pluses. I grew up in this city and genuinely love this area of Denver! "
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  • Nina N.
    "what we love about the neighborhood is it's very dog friendly with close access to wash park. we love living here and so do our doggies! "
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  • Evbrady1
    "Great area - easy walk to local shops and restaurants - great for young people or those wanting to be closer to some action "
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  • Evbrady1
    "Lots of safe side walks to walk dogs. Walking distance to dog parks like Washington park or Daly park. "
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  • Alligilmer
    "Very easy to access public transportation. Well populated with bus stops. Light rail is accessible by one bus. "
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  • Ernesto Y.
    "Most places close to Denver can be reached within 30 minutes from the area. Speer to Stapleton, via surface streets, takes, on average , 20-30 minutes "
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  • Megagarr
    "There are two little boys who play in the yard all day during the summer. It fills our neighborhood with laughter and squeals of imagination. It’s really wonderful. It is a busy street though for traffic!"
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  • Ernesto Y.
    "Most places (if health codes allow) permit one to bring their dog inside. If they can’t allow them inside there’s usually some kind of accommodation outside."
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  • Jeremy S.
    "Great location, near wonderful restaurants. Close enough to downtown to be there in 10 minuets, but far enough to relax "
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  • Kelsey P.
    "there's diversity of wealth, the neighborhood is old and some of the homes are charming and beautiful"
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  • C m.
    "It’s a really pleasant place to live and to walk around. There are a lot of unique homes and big old trees. It’s relatively quiet and street parking is reasonable on most blocks. There are extreme luxury apartments in the area but most are modest and it’s possible to find affordable rent. "
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  • Iludwig
    "Lovely historic part of Denver with beautiful homes, great restaurants, parks, major grocers, coffee shops, tree lined streets, theater. Popular area for walkers and runners. 5 min drive to CC or Downtown."
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  • Colin C.
    "West Wash Park is a great area, as Denver has so many neat pockets it is only possible to be in one and centrally located to the others (Baker, Wash Park, Downtown, Cherry Creek; oh, and Highway 6 to the mountains!). "
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  • Becky S.
    "Neighbors are wonderful. Close knit community. Alamo Placita park is within a block."
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  • Amanda
    "This area is great for walking or biking to Wash Park (10 minute walk). Very dog and family oriented community."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,450
Jan 24, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,450
Feb 23, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Feb 11, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,395
Aug 29, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 520 E 1st Ave #1

  • Is Denver a buyer's or seller's market?
    Denver is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Denver?
    The median sale price in Denver is $607K. That is up $1.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Speer neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Speer neighborhood in Denver, CO as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Speer, Denver.
  • What are the closest schools to 520 E 1st Ave #1?
    The closest schools to 520 E 1st Ave #1 in Denver, CO are Dora Moore ECE - 8th Grade School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 4/10), Grant Middle School (rated 8/10), South High School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 520 E 1st Ave #1 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 520 E 1st Ave #1 in Denver, CO has air conditioning.

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