1265 Downing

1265 N Downing St, Denver, 80218

from $1,954 · 7206648991 · Property website

1265 Downing is a Capitol Hill apartment community with studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring updated finishes and energy efficient appliances. Residents have a pool and a game lounge.

Floor plans and rent

2 bedroom · 902 sq ft: $1,954 to $2,022 (-9% vs Denver median $2,149)

Plan B - Two Bedroom · 1 bath902 sq ft3 available 2026-10-20$1,954 to $2,022

Rates read 10/20/2026 from the property's own listing data · source. The property's own site is the truth; rates change.

Amenities

  • pool
  • resident game lounge
  • wood plank flooring
  • tile backsplashes
  • energy efficient appliances
  • track lighting
  • large bathroom vanities
  • abundant closet space
  • storage
  • self-guided tours
Pets
Pets allowed; $30 pet screening, $300 refundable pet deposit, $35 monthly pet fee.
Fees
Application $33; security deposit $300-$400; admin fee $300; pet screening $30; pet deposit $300 refundable; pet rent $35/mo; storage $15-75/mo; parking included.
Parking
Parking included
Lease terms
Flexible lease terms available
Office hours
Mon - Sat: 10AM - 6PM
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill, Denver; near Cheesman Park, Potager, and Thump Coffee (Walk Score 91, Bike Score 98, Transit Score 58).

What renters should know

The building is managed by RedPeak Properties, and no owner was identified. No news coverage, code violations, tenant organizing or building-specific lawsuits were found; the only lawsuit was a dismissed 2011 company-level case. Reviews are mostly positive on location and maintenance, with minor complaints. Crime, rental license, 311, eviction and rent-pricing lawsuit checks were not done.

Managed by RedPeak Properties · researched 10/19/2026

  • Safety concerns (2020-2021): Older reviews mentioned building security problems with weak responses and a back door that doesn't close all the way. apartmentratings.com
  • Noise (2020-2021): A reviewer said thin floors and ceilings make upstairs neighbors loud, though another described the units as quiet. apartmentratings.com
  • Maintenance complaints (May 2025): A reviewer complained that washers and dryers go unfixed despite requests. rentcafe.com
  • Maintenance complaints (2021): A 2021 reviewer reported move-in problems including a dead cable line, a broken mailbox lock, missing blinds and no heat. apartmentratings.com
  • Fee disputes (Aug 2025): The administrative fee rose from $175 in 2022 to $300, and a reviewer advised documenting defects at move-in to avoid charges. rentcafe.com
  • See notes: Heat and AC appear to be building-wide and seasonal rather than controlled per unit.
  • + Recent reviews praise responsive maintenance staff. rentcafe.com
  • + Reviewers like the location, balconies, storage, parking, parks and pet-friendliness. rentcafe.com
  • + Parking is included.

Reviews: Reviews consistently praise the location and recent maintenance responsiveness, while complaints focus on noise, laundry machines, cost and older security concerns.

Gathered from public sources by an automated researcher, with the source next to each point. Read the sources and ask the office; this is a starting point, not a verdict.

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