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(719) 679-4620
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2156 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210

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Pioneer

2156 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80210
(719) 679-4620
Pioneer in Denver, CO - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,070-$1,245Total Monthly Price
  • 395–740Square Feet

About Pioneer

Discover Pioneer, a pet-friendly community offering studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments in the University of Denver neighborhood. Designed for modern comfort, each unit features air conditioning, hardwood or wood-style flooring, and carpeted bedrooms, with select homes boasting stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. Enjoy the convenience of uncovered parking and easy access to DU, local dining, and vibrant city life. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone in between, Pioneer offers the perfect blend of style and convenience. Schedule a tour today! 2022-BFN-0018732

Pioneer is located in the Wellshire Neighborhood and 80210 Zip code of Denver, CO. This community is professionally managed by Cornerstone Apartment Services

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Pioneer offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,070 and having 395–740 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • Studio

    Studio

    $1,070

    Studio, 1 Bath, 395 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Feb 17

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $1,070 February 17, 2026303395$700
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unit 303 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,070Total Monthly Price
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,070Total Monthly Price
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

    $1,245

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 570 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Feb 24

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,245 February 24, 2026106570$800
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unit 106 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,245Total Monthly Price
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $800 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,245Total Monthly Price
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 740 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability2 Bedroom, 1 Bath740 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 17 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1960

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

Utilities & Essentials

Electric reimbursementiElectric reimbursement Charged per unitVaries/mo
Gas reimbursementiGas reimbursement Charged per unitVaries/mo
Other reimbursementiOther reimbursement Charged per unitVaries/mo
Trash reimbursementiTrash reimbursement Charged per unitVaries/mo
Utility FeeiUtility Admin Cost Charged per unit$4-$10/mo
Water/ sewer reimbursementiWater/Sewer/Stormwater reimbursement Charged per unitVaries/mo

One-Time Fees

Due at Application
Application CostiApplication Cost Charged per unit$50
Holding CostiHolding Cost Charged per unit$165

Other Fees

Situational Fees

Fob/Key ReplacementiFob/Key Replacement Charged per unit$100/per occurrence
Lock OutiLock Out Cost Charged per unit$75/per occurrence
Sublet CostiSublet Based on Manager approval Charged per unit$750/per occurrence
Late FeeiLate Fee Charged per unit$75/per occurrence
NSF Tenant FeeiNSF Tenant Fee Charged per unit$30/per occurrence
Early Termination FeeiEarly Termination Fee Charged per unit200.0% of base rent/per occurrence
Roommate add/DropiRoommate Add or Drop cost Charged per unit$250/per occurrence
Credit Card CostiCredit Card Processing Cost Charged per unit3.0% of base rent/per occurrence
Debit Card CostiDebit Card Processing Cost Charged per unit$3-$9/per occurrence

Personal Add-Ons

Renters insuranceiRenters insurance Charged per unit$8-$15/mo

Pet Fees

Cat

Cat DepositiCharged per Pet$300
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet$35/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

| Restrictions: None

Dog

Dog DepositiCharged per Pet$300
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet$35/mo
Restrictions:

Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Pitt Bull (Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Pitt Bull Terrier), Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Mastiff, or any mix of these breeds.

Comments:

| Restrictions: Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Pitt Bull (Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Pitt Bull Terrier), Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Mastiff, or any mix of these breeds.

Other Pet

Pet DepositiPet Deposit (Refundable) Charged per Pet$300
Pet RentiPet Rent Charged Per Pet$35/mo

Parking Fees

Other

Parking UncoverediParking Uncovered Charged Per Vehicle$85-$85/mo

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Carpet in Bedrooms
  • Wood-Style Flooring

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Living Area Features

  • Carpet
  • Hardwood Floors
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2156 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–4:00 pm
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer

Where is Pioneer located?

Pioneer is located at 2156 S University Blvd near the Wellshire area of Denver, CO

What is the current rent range at Pioneer?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Pioneer currently range from $1,070 to $1,245

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Pioneer are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

About Portable Tenant Screening Reports:

Applicant has the right to provide the property manager or owner with a Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) that is not more than 30 days old, as defined in § 38-12-902(2.5), Colorado Revised Statutes; and 2) if Applicant provides the property manager or owner with a PTSR, the property manager or owner is prohibited from: a) charging Applicant a rental application fee; or b) charging Applicant a fee for the property manager or owner to access or use the PTSR.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Pioneer Apartments are 28.4% cheaper than the average apartment in the Wellshire area, and 29.4% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Wellshire Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*Neighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,070$1,539-$469-30.5%
    1 Bedroom$1,245$1,689-$444-26.3%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Rent Comparison to the city of Denver

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*City Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,070$1,537-$467-30.4%
    1 Bedroom$1,245$1,738-$493-28.4%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Methodology: On 02/16/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 163 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Pioneer (Wellshire), and 6127 other apartment communities in Denver using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 02/16/2026

    * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees
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Nearby Schools

Merrill Middle School

Denver County 1
1551 South Monroe Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (623 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
8/10

University Park Elementary School

Denver County 1
2300 South Saint Paul Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (385 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
9/10

South High School

Denver County 1
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1844 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Pioneer.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Esquire Theater

590 Downing Street
6 minute drive / 3.2 miles away

Curious Theater

1080 Acoma Street
8 minute drive / 3.99 miles away

Hunger Artists Theater

1310 Bannock St
9 minute drive / 4.26 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Petco

4100 E Mexico Ave
3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

Walgreens

1111 S Colorado Blvd
4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away

Staples

870 S Colorado Blvd
5 minute drive / 1.78 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of Denver

2199 S. University Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

Metropolitan State University of Denver - Auraria Campus

890 Auraria Parkway
10 minute drive / 4.99 miles away

Community College Of Denver

1111 W. Colfax Ave.
10 minute drive / 5.0 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

1111 S Washington St
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

King Soopers

825 S Colorado Blvd
5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away

Safeway

201 E Jefferson Ave
5 minute drive / 2.35 miles away

Hospitals

Centura Health - Porter Adventist Hospital

2525 S Downing St
2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

Swedish Medical Center

501 E Hampden Ave
4 minute drive / 2.19 miles away

Denver Health & Hospital Authority

777 Bannock St
7 minute drive / 3.7 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Four Mile Historic Park

715 South Forest Street
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

Denver Botanical Gardens

1005 York St
7 minute drive / 3.62 miles away

Denver Botanic Garden

1005 York St
7 minute drive / 3.62 miles away

Pioneer has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Four Mile Historic Park, Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Botanic Garden, Molly Brown House Museum, and Colorado History Museum.

Restaurants and Dining

Devil's Food Bakery

1020-1024 S. Gaylord Street
3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Seven 30 South

730 south university blvd
4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away

Bonzai Sushi

6655 Leetsdale Drive
6 minute drive / 3.0 miles away

Shopping Centers

University Square

2075 S University Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

University Park

Evans Ave & Colorado Blvd
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

Boulevard Center

1685 S Colorado Blvd
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

Pioneer has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Transit Stations

University of Denver-F Line

1817 Buchtel Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

University of Denver-E Line

1817 Buchtel Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

University of Denver-H Line

1817 Buchtel Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Denver Studio Apartments $1,537$525$10,000+
Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,738$600$10,000+
Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,218$600$10,000+
Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,972$600$10,000+
Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,780$830$9,439
Denver 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,300$2,300$2,300
Denver 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,157$7,157$7,157

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