Living near campus can make more than getting to class convenient. Having grocery stores, clothing retailers, home essentials, and other shops nearby can simplify errands and give you more places to explore during your free time.
At The Standard at Boulder, residents of our apartments near CU are close to several of Boulder’s primary shopping areas. Two of the city’s major shopping districts are Pearl Street and Twenty Ninth Street, offering a combination of independent businesses and nationally recognized retailers.
Need groceries for the week, something new for your apartment, or a place to spend an afternoon shopping? Here are some destinations to know around Boulder.
Stock Up On Groceries
A weekly grocery run is part of apartment living, and residents of The Standard have several stores nearby.
- Safeway: 0.3 miles, 1-minute drive, 6-minute walk
- Sprouts Farmers Market: 0.6 miles, 2-minute drive, 10-minute walk
- Trader Joe’s: 1 mile, 4-minute drive, 6-minute bike ride
- Whole Foods Market: 1.2 miles, 4-minute drive, 8-minute bike ride
Explore Twenty Ninth Street
For a larger shopping trip, Twenty Ninth Street is one of Boulder’s primary retail destinations. Located just 0.7 miles or a 4-minute drive from our property, Twenty Ninth Street is home to the following locations:
- Anthropologie
- Apple
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Five Guys
- lululemon
- Madewell
- Nordstrom Rack
- Sephora
- Sunglass Hut
And more!
Spend An Afternoon On Pearl Street
Shopping in Boulder isn’t limited to large retailers. Pearl Street Mall offers a different experience in downtown Boulder. The pedestrian district is lined with independent boutiques, bookstores, galleries, cafés, and other businesses housed among Pearl Street’s historic buildings.
- Peppercorn: 1.3 miles, 7-minute drive, 9-minute bike ride
- Common Threads: 1.4 miles, 4-minute drive, 8-minute bike ride
- Cedar & Hyde Mercantile: 1.7 miles, 7-minute drive, 10-minute bike ride
- Boulder Bookstore: 1.7 miles, 6-minute drive, 11-minute bike ride
Pick Up Apartment Essentials
Moving into an apartment usually comes with a list of things you didn’t realize you needed until move-in day. Fortunately, several stores in the area are available when you need apartment essentials or home decor that showcases your personality.
- HomeGoods: 0.3 miles, 2-minute drive, 5-minute walk
- Target: 1 mile, 5-minute drive, 6-minute bike ride
- World Market: 0.8 miles, 2-minute drive, 11-minute walk
Live Close To Shopping And CU Boulder
Your neighborhood becomes an important part of your college experience once you move off campus. At The Standard at Boulder, residents can enjoy convenient access to CU Boulder while staying connected to shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment throughout the city.
Nearby grocery stores make weekly errands easier, Twenty Ninth Street provides access to popular national retailers, and Pearl Street offers a mix of boutiques and local businesses when you want to explore downtown.
For students comparing furnished apartments near University of Colorado, Boulder, The Standard offers a location that keeps both campus and everyday destinations close by.
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