The Standard at Boulder offers furnished off-campus student apartments near the University of Colorado Boulder with a range of floor plans, apartment features, study resources, fitness and wellness amenities, outdoor spaces, and resident services. Whether you are a student comparing housing options or a parent or guarantor looking for more information, these frequently asked questions cover everything you need to know about our location, apartment layouts, furnishings, amenities, building access, resident support, and leasing details.
1. Location and Proximity to Campus
The Standard at Boulder is located at:
1345 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
This keeps residents less than a mile from the University of Colorado Boulder.
The Standard at Boulder is less than a mile from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Campus is a 14-minute walk, a 5-minute bike ride, or a 1-minute drive from the community, making it convenient for getting to academic buildings, libraries, lectures, campus activities, and other parts of the university.
Yes. The University of Colorado Boulder is within walking and biking distance of The Standard at Boulder. Campus is a 14-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride from the community, giving residents multiple ways to make the trip without relying on a car.
The Standard at Boulder is close to CU Boulder as well as everyday destinations around Boulder. Trader Joe’s is a 5-minute drive or 6-minute bike ride away, while Flatiron Coffee is a 4-minute drive or 5-minute bike ride away.
Residents are also steps from Boulder Creek Park, a five-acre public park with running paths, creek access, open lawn space, pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a dog park.
2. Floor Plans, Features, and Furnishings
The Standard at Boulder offers furnished studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments. Residents can choose from a variety of apartment sizes and layouts, including standard, Deluxe, and Premium options.
Yes. All apartments at The Standard at Boulder come furnished.
Common-area furnishings include a 43-inch smart TV, sofa and chair, coffee table, entertainment table, and barstools. Bedrooms include a Full XL bed in single-occupancy units with a memory foam mattress, nightstand, desk and chair, and dresser.
Apartments include stainless-steel appliances and a wide French-door refrigerator. Kitchens also feature stone or quartz-style countertops.
Yes. Apartments at The Standard at Boulder include an in-unit washer and dryer, allowing residents to take care of laundry from their own apartment.
Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, supporting residents in their apartments as well as around the community.
Yes. Private bedroom and bathroom options are available at The Standard at Boulder.
Available apartment features include LVP flooring throughout, hardwood-style flooring in common spaces, open-concept layouts, smart TVs in living rooms, and bike racks in every unit.
Depending on the apartment and availability, residents may also be able to select layouts with balconies, walk-in closets, floor-to-ceiling windows, campus views, poolside locations, top-floor locations, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and Premium finishes or configurations.
Yes. Balcony units are available at The Standard at Boulder. Balcony availability depends on the specific apartment and floor plan.
Yes. Poolside and top-floor apartment options are available. Specific locations and apartment premiums depend on availability at the time of assignment.
3. Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation
Yes. Residents have access to a 24/7 fitness center equipped with Matrix fitness equipment. The community also includes dedicated studio and group fitness space.
Yes. Our community includes an on-site climbing wall as part of its fitness and recreation amenities.
The Standard at Boulder has a wellness suite where residents can use a cold plunge, sauna, and Wellfit skin rejuvenation machine.
Yes. Residents have access to a heated swimming pool and hot tub. The outdoor amenity area also includes a Jumbotron, gaming lawn, and outdoor grilling areas.
Outdoor amenities include a heated swimming pool, hot tub, Jumbotron, gaming lawn, outdoor grilling, and three additional private courtyards.
4. Study Spaces and Academic Resources
Yes. Residents have access to academic lounges and private study rooms within the community. These spaces provide options for independent studying, working on assignments, or meeting with classmates without leaving the property.
Yes. The Standard at Boulder includes private study rooms in addition to its academic lounge spaces, giving residents different settings for coursework and focused study sessions.
5. Shared Spaces and Community Amenities
Residents have access to a resident clubroom, community kitchen, academic lounges, private study rooms, outdoor courtyards, fitness and wellness spaces, and other shared amenity areas throughout the property.
Residents have access to several indoor recreation spaces, including a resident clubroom with a pool table and a motion sports simulator. These shared spaces give residents additional options for relaxing and spending time with friends outside their apartments.
Yes. The Standard at Boulder hosts resident events as part of its community programming.
Our residence life program follows the P.A.W.S. model, which focuses programming around residents’ philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth. Events are structured to help residents connect with their community and take part in experiences outside of their individual apartments.
6. Building Access and Security Features
The Standard at Boulder uses FOB-controlled access for resident building entry, stairwells, and amenity spaces. These controlled-access points limit entry to designated residents and authorized individuals.
Yes. Bedrooms within apartments are individually lockable and keyed, allowing residents to secure their personal bedroom separately from the shared areas of the apartment.
Yes. Security cameras are located throughout the property.
7. Parking and Transportation
Yes. Bike racks are available in every unit, giving residents a dedicated place to store a bicycle at home. With CU Boulder just a short bike ride away and Boulder’s extensive network of bike routes and multi-use paths, biking is a practical option for getting around the area.
Yes. The Standard at Boulder is close to several stops served by the CU Boulder campus bus system, giving residents another option for traveling to campus and getting around the university area.
Yes. Boulder is known for being pedestrian-friendly, with an extensive network of sidewalks, multi-use paths, and walking routes throughout the city.
8. Management, Maintenance, and Resident Support
Yes. The Standard at Boulder has an on-site management team available to assist residents during office hours. The team can help with questions about leasing, packages, resident events, and other day-to-day community needs.
Yes. An on-site maintenance team is available to assist residents with maintenance requests.
The Standard at Boulder uses Luxer One parcel management for resident package deliveries. The on-site team can also help residents with package-related questions.
9. General Leasing Information
The standard leasing term is 11.5 months, or 50 weeks long. The total housing cost for the entire lease is divided into 12 equal monthly installments, with each installment due on the first of the month.
No. Monthly installment amounts will vary based on the floor plan, available premiums, apartment location, and other optional selections.
Yes. Roommate matching is available for residents who plan to live in a shared apartment and would like assistance with roommate placement.