CoLab Apartments, denver-co

I had a great experience with Ellis at CoLab Apartments. He was extremely professional, helpful, and genuinely took the time to make sure all of my questions and concerns were addressed. Ellis was very knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. You can tell that he takes pride in his work and truly cares about providing a great experience for residents. His communication and customer service were exceptional, and he went above and beyond to make sure I felt taken care of. CoLab is lucky to have someone like Ellis on their team. I would definitely recommend working with him!

I really enjoyed my time living at Colab! It is perfect for students of the Auraria campus, as it is less than a 10 minute walk from most buildings. The in-unit laundry, included utilities & furniture, and all the amenities are a huge plus. The management is super helpful and attentive to the community’s needs. (For the record, the other review under my name was made with a fake account and is not a true reflection of my experience!)

⭐☆☆☆☆ If I could give this place zero stars, I would. This is, without question, one of the worst places I’ve ever lived. The property is dirty, management is disorganized, and once they have your signature on a lease, don’t expect much else. The building is filthy. I dealt with bugs, saw areas that appeared to have black mold, and it never felt like these problems were treated with the urgency they deserved. For the amount they charge, the condition of this place is honestly embarrassing. Maintenance is practically nonexistent. Put in a request and prepare to wait. Days turn into weeks, communication is terrible, and getting anything fixed shouldn’t feel like winning the lottery. The leasing office is just as frustrating. Every conversation felt like a different answer from a different person. The staff came across as inexperienced, disorganized, and completely unprepared to answer even basic questions. It shouldn’t be this difficult to get a straight answer from the people running the property. The roommate matching process is a joke. They have you fill out preferences and compatibility questions as if they matter, but in my experience, they didn’t. I was matched with roommates who were the complete opposite of what I requested, making the living situation far more stressful than it ever should have been. If you’re counting on them to actually consider your preferences, don’t. And because it’s student housing, it felt like the priority was getting as much money out of residents as possible—not providing a quality place to live. Read every page of your lease, document everything, and don’t assume they’ll look out for your best interests. Don’t let the tour or the amenities fool you. They know how to sell the place, but living here is an entirely different experience. Save yourself the stress, the money, and the regret. There are better places to live. I wouldn’t recommend this property to anyone.

Hello,🇺🇸 I am a Saudi🇸🇦 student currently studying at the ESL Academic Program and preparing to join CU Denver University. I have lived in this housing for one year and have just renewed my lease for a second year—and I will continue to renew it throughout my university studies. Why? 🛑 Because the people here are incredibly kind and professional. 😇First, the manager is respectful, generous, and always helps with any problem. She treats us like younger siblings. The front desk staff are also wonderful. 😇The assistant manager is very caring and supportive, and Andre 😇is a respectful gentleman who always fulfills any request. For example, when the washing machine and then the bathroom had issues, both were fixed in less than two hours!🙏🏻 That’s why I love staying here. I see real cooperation, kindness, and a reasonable price considering the location—close to the university and downtown. Collab is my first choice!

I really cannot recommend colab, while it served its purpose for me as a semi affordable place that's walking distance from the CU Denver Campus the staff here are not good at getting much of anything fixed quickly. The fire alarm system for my year of living here would throw constant false alarms sometimes late at night and this wasn't fixed for over a month. Doors frequently wouldn't work without any notice or recognition from staff. Roommates would move in with often under 24 hours notice and very little regard for compatibility. I was charged for trash left by other roommates when I moved out and getting my security deposit back was a long process. I was also promised a $400 gift card when I signed my lease and never received this. I really wouldn't recommend colab.