The Zell Apartments

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1550 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203

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The Zell

1550 Sherman St
Denver, CO 80203
(855) 528-9564
The Zell in Denver, CO - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $880-$1,225Total Monthly Price
  • 409–574Square Feet

About The Zell

Welcome to The Zell, a timeless 1940s apartment community nestled in Denvers lively Capitol Hill neighborhood. Featuring a mix of studio and one-bedroom floor plans, this pet-friendly property offers comfortable living with vintage charm and bright, thoughtfully designed interiors. Enjoy the convenience of on-site parking and an unbeatable location just steps from neighborhood parks, eclectic dining, shopping, and public transportation. Discover classic Denver living with modern ease at The Zell. 2022-BFN-0025991Residential Inspection Licesnse: 2022-BFN-0024914

The Zell is located in the Uptown Denver Neighborhood and 80203 Zip code of Denver, CO. This community is professionally managed by Cornerstone Apartment Services

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Bike Racks
  • Bike Storage
  • Built-In Shelving*
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Evaporator Cooler*
  • Linen Closets*
  • No Xcel Set Up
  • Off Street Parking
  • on-site laundry
  • Tile Flooring*
  • Updated Windows
  • White Cabinetry*
  • Wood-Style Flooring*

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Zell offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $880 and having 409–574 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

Cost CalculatorEstimate your monthly and one-time fees
  • Studio

    Studio

    From $880

    Studio, 1 Bath, 409 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Mar 9

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $880 March 9, 2026304409$700
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Freezer
    • Gas Range
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unit 304 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $880Total Monthly Price
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $880 - $1,225Total Monthly Price
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 574 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,075Call for Availability1 Bedroom574 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Freezer
    • Gas Range
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,075 - $1,170Total Monthly Price
Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 46 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1940

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

One-Time Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiRefundable Holding Fee Charged per unit$165
Additional Security Deposit - Refundablei1 Bedroom Deposit: $800 (Refundable) Due at Move-In Charged per unit$800
Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiNonrefundable. Charged per applicant$50

Utilities & Essentials

Utility Service FeeiCharged per unitUsage-Based/mo

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Dog DepositiCharged per Pet$300
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet$35/mo
80 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

| Restrictions: None

Cat

Cat DepositiCharged per Pet$300
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet$35/mo
80 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

| Restrictions: None

Parking Fees

Surface Lot

Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle$100/mo

Additional Parking Options

Other

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

On-Site Services

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation and Fitness

  • Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Heating

Kitchen Amenities

  • Gas Range
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Oven

Living Area Features

  • Linen Closet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Built In Bookshelves
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1550 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203

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 The Zell

Where is The Zell located?

The Zell is located at 1550 Sherman St near the Uptown Denver area of Denver, CO

What is the current rent range at The Zell?

Studio at The Zell currently start from $880. Call today for more info!

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Zell 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 Great Value3.8

    The The Zell Apartments are 43.0% cheaper than the average apartment in the Uptown Denver area, and 42.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Uptown Denver Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*Neighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$880$1,361-$481-35.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,075$2,181-$1,106-50.7%
    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$880$1,588-$708-44.6%
    1 Bedroom$1,075$1,779-$704-39.6%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Methodology: On 02/21/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 278 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Zell (Uptown Denver), and 6116 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 02/21/2026

    * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees
  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

East High School

Denver County 1
1600 City Park Esplanade
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2505 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
8/10

Whittier K-8 School

Denver County 1
2480 North Downing Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (219 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
5/10

McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Denver County 1
2540 Holly Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (240 Students)
In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.5 miles away
2/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Zell.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Denver Public Library

10 W 14th Avenue Pkwy
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Brown Palace Hotel

321 17th St
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Denver Art Museum

100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

2000 E Colfax Ave
2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away

Safeway

560 Corona St
3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away

Macy's

15 S Steele St
4 minute drive / 2.24 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Metropolitan State University of Denver - Auraria Campus

890 Auraria Parkway
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

University of Colorado Denver - Auraria Campus

1200 Larimer Street
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Community College Of Denver

1111 W. Colfax Ave.
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

900 E 11th Ave
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

Trader Joe's

390 E 7th Ave
2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away

Safeway

560 Corona St
3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away

Hospitals

Saint Joseph Hospital

1375 E 19th Ave
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

1719 E 19th Ave
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Denver Health & Hospital Authority

777 Bannock St
2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Molly Brown House Museum

1340 Pennsylvania Street
1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away

Colorado History Museum

1300 Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

Civic Center Park

Colfax and Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

The Zell has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Molly Brown House Museum, Colorado History Museum, Civic Center Park, Great Divide Brewing Company, and Denver Botanical Gardens.

Restaurants and Dining

Marlowe's

501 16th St
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Le Central

112 E. 8th Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

Bistro Vendome

1420 Larimer Street
3 minute drive / 1.15 miles away

Shopping Centers

Robinson Building

700-760 E Colfax Ave
1 minute drive / 0.09 miles away

Park Avenue Square

757 20th Ave
1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

Denver Pavilions

500 16th St
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

The Zell has 5 shopping centers within 0.8 miles.

Transit Stations

20th-Welton-D Line

2016 Welton St
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

18th-California-D Line

1789 California St
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

18th-California-F Line

1789 California St
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Denver Studio Apartments $1,588$525$10,000+
Denver 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,779$600$10,000+
Denver 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,257$600$10,000+
Denver 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,007$600$10,000+
Denver 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,792$830$10,000+
Denver 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,900$2,300$5,500
Denver 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,509$7,509$7,509

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