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Live Elevated. Be Boulder!

1345 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Boulder Creek is in your backyard. The Standard Boulder is the only student community that backs right up to the creek. You can wake up, walk out and have your morning coffee by the water, then follow the creek path to class. CU Boulder is about a 6-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride away. Pearl Street, the trails and the Flatirons are close enough that every weekend can be an adventure.

Getting Around Town

Free Bus Rides

Every tuition-paying CU Boulder student rides any regularly scheduled RTD route fare-free with their Buff OneCard. That includes the Flatiron Flyer to Denver Union Station for internships, concerts and Rockies games.

Buses Right Outside

The BOLT service makes stops at 28th & Canyon, extending all the way to Longmont. Meanwhile, the JUMP travels along Arapahoe, reaching Downtown Boulder Station and continuing to Erie and Lafayette.

Bike Everywhere

The Boulder Creek Path offers a scenic route that links you directly to campus and downtown, allowing you to avoid traffic. Plus, CU students enjoy a complimentary BCycle e-bike membership!

On-Site Parking

At The Standard, we provide hassle-free on-site parking for a monthly fee. This service allows you to keep your vehicle nearby, ensuring convenience and peace of mind throughout your stay.

Navigating The Area

Dining Near Us

From cozy conversation over coffee and pastries at Le French Café to hearty brunch with friends at The Buff Restaurant, our apartments are conveniently located near places to refuel and recharge.

Study Near Us

Studying doesn’t have to mean staying in cramped dorm rooms or noisy booths. Whether you prefer quiet, focused study sessions at Norlin Library or group study sessions and quick bites at the UMC, you’re always close to plenty of options for switching up your routine.

Shopping Near Us

Looking for game-day merch to cheer on the Buffs? Upgrade your wardrobe at local retailers just a short drive from our CU Boulder off-campus housing community.

Exercise

Is physical fitness a key part of your everyday routine? The Standard at Boulder is close to a wide range of gyms, recreational facilities, and outdoor trailheads that make it easy to exercise on your own terms.

Explore

There’s never a dull moment when you live at The Standard at Boulder. Cheer on the Buffs at Folsom Field or the CU Events Center, or take in the beauty of the night sky at the nearby Fiske Planetarium. Whatever your weekend plans, our Boulder apartments keep you close to it all.

The Neighborhood - In Minutes

Explore everything Boulder has to offer! Located on 28th Street, our apartment community is a short walk, drive, or bike ride from academic buildings, weekend destinations, outdoor recreation, and football tailgates.

  • CU Boulder main campus 6-min walk | 5-min bike
  • Boulder Creek Path Right out the back door
  • Folsom Field (game day) 5 min walk | 2 min bike
  • Fiske Planetarium 9-min walk
  • Alcove on Arapahoe 5-min walk
  • Flatiron Shops 6-min walk
  • Village shopping center 9-min walk
  • Naropa University 12-min walk
  • Pearl Street Mall 4-min drive 
  • Chautauqua Park 8-min drive
  • Denver Int’L Airport About 50 min
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Your Boulder Era Starts Here!

The Standard at Boulder offers luxurious apartments near CU-Boulder, placing residents in the middle of student life among fellow Buffaloes. With a central location near campus and downtown Boulder, CU students have all they need within easy reach.

Leasing for 2027–28 is open

There’s no better place to do college than Boulder, and no better home base than The Standard. Our apartments near the University of Colorado Boulder put everything within walking distance: classes, study spots, coffee shops, restaurants, and more. Come see it for yourself and schedule a tour today.

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