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Short-term Housing

The following is a list of some of the housing opportunities available in the Golden area. However, it is not guaranteed to be complete and is simply provided as a helpful tool. Also, please be aware that prices may vary and are subject to change. We suggest that you check with each property to verify current rates, availability, and accommodations.

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The Armory
1301 Arapahoe Street
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-9007
(Dormitory Style) $350 - $425/month

1-bedroom without ceiling (common ceiling shared w/ neighbors)
1-bedroom without a sink
1-bedroom with a ceiling and sink
Includes all utilities except phone and cable
  • Downtown Golden, 13th and Arapahoe
  • Historic Golden building
  • 3-month leases available
  • 36 rooms
  • Furnished with a bed, desk, dresser, and mini refrigerator
  • Shared bathrooms and kitchen
  • No pets

An additional note: Housing in downtown Golden (the Armory, etc.) is approximately a 15- to 20-minute bus ride to NREL. Bus 16 travels through downtown Golden and follows South Golden Road to NREL. There are stops on Cole (Buildings 16 and 17) and at the Marriott, which neighbors Building 27.

Laurel Property Services
1212 1/2 Washington Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
303-278-4241
$375 - $400/month

*Contact Laurel Properties for properties currently available

Candlewood Suites
895 Tabor Street
Golden, CO 80401
1-888-candlewood
www.candlewoodsuites.com (only viewable in Internet Explorer)

Studio Suites

1 - 6 nights: $75.00 per night
7 - 29 nights: $55.00 per night
More than 30 nights: $39.00 per night
includes free on-site laundry facility, free local and calling card calls, and free video and CD check out.
Rates for NREL participants will be valid through 2003.

Colorado Christian University
www.ccu.edu
Lakewood Campus
180 S. Garrison Street
Lakewood, CO 80226
303-963-3200
(May, June, July only)

Residence Life
303-463-3466

1-bedroom $350 / month per person $100 Deposit
Students will most likely be placed in a town-home style apartment with
3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 -2 baths. Housing is limited.

Apartments

Apartment Finders International
Denver's premier apartment-finding service

2155 S. Valley Highway
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-9901
1-800-528-2010

www.apartmentfinders.com

Panorama West
184 S. Zang Way
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-988-3805
$705 - $1,025/month

1-bedroom
2-bedroom
3-bedroom
Location, view, etc. determine range.
  • ~10 minutes from NREL, located three blocks west of Simms on Cedar
  • Three to five-month leases available ($100 added to rent)

Cliffs @ 6th Avenue
12 S. Holman Way
Golden, CO 80401
303-278-9563

Unfurnished ($655 - $865/month)
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
Location, view, etc. determine range.
$250 / month added for three-month leases

Furnished ($1,300 - $1,700/month)
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
Includes all utilities except long distance

Archstone Red Rocks
www.archstonecommunities.com
409 Zang St.
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-989-5200
$775 - $1,225/month

Newly remodeled apartment homes
1-and 2-bedroom units available

Foothills Corporate Lodging
Office:
1390 Wadsworth Blvd.
Denver, CO 80215
303-232-2932
$2,100 - $2,800/month

  • Near NREL, at I-70 and Denver West—walking distance
  • Fully furnished
  • Month-to-month leases available

Golden Realty

Golden West Realty
1101 Washington Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-7979

Laurel Properties
1212 1/2 Washington Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
303-278-4241

Remax
1300 Jackson Street
Golden, CO 80401
303-277-1322

Tate Properties
8111 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401
303-277-0478

Transportation

For public transportation, contact the Denver RTD services at 303-299-6000 or 1-800-366-7433 or at their Web site at www.rtd-denver.com. If you are arriving from Denver International Airport, Denver RTD provides several pickups during the day traveling from DIA to a number of stops near the NREL facility. Golden West Commuter also offers services to and from the airport.

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