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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Conveniently located
  • Finished basement
  • Nearby outdoor spaces
  • On site laundry room
  • 1 reserved parking spot
  • Nearby shopping

Location

1020 Balsam St, Lakewood, CO 80214, USA|Eiber
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Management

Altos Realty & Property Management

Leasing office

(303) 747-4782

Property Overview

1020-1028 Balsam St is a highly rated, competitively priced community with strong scores across overall experience, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, making it an attractive option for renters seeking value and comfort. Residents benefit from convenient access to top-rated nearby schools, on-site laundry, a finished basement, reserved parking, nearby shopping and outdoor spaces, and features that support pet owners, including outdoor areas and multiple nearby pet hospitals and supply stores.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
1020-1028 Balsam St is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$2,155 /mo1 unit availableTotal Monthly Cost With Mandatory Fees ($2,155) Mandatory Fees: - $2,100 for Rent - $2,100 for Security Deposit - $55/month for water, sewer, and trash Optional Fees: - $300 pet security deposit - $35/month pet rent Requirements: 600+ credit score Monthly income must be at least 2x the rent Background checks subject to review Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located at 1020 Balsam St in Lakewood. The main floor features a foyer with coat closet, a large living room with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a bonus room perfect for an office or playroom, and a laundry room with washer/dryer. Upstairs offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished basement includes a third bedroom with a large egress window. Enjoy a huge private backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near Belmar Shopping District for dining and shopping, local favorites like Farmhouse Thai and Teller’s Taproom, and outdoor spaces such as Crown Hill Park and Bear Creek Lake Park for trails, biking, and recreation. Features: - Large-private backyard - 1 reserved parking spot in parking lot - On site laundry room Contact: Wagny or Ian at Altos Realty & Property Management: (303) 747-4782 **** | ****

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Amenities for 1020-1028 Balsam St

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePrivate Backyard
Yard
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Utility Billing Bundle

Monthly.

$55

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

Units5
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About 1020-1028 Balsam St

HomeApartments in LakewoodEiber 1020-1028 Balsam St

Total Monthly Cost With Mandatory Fees ($2,155) Mandatory Fees: - $2,100 for Rent - $2,100 for Security Deposit - $55/month for water, sewer, and trash Optional Fees: - $300 pet security deposit - $35/month pet rent Requirements: 600+ credit score Monthly income must be at least 2x the rent Background checks subject to review Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located at 1020 Balsam St in Lakewood. The main floor features a foyer with coat closet, a large living room with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a bonus room perfect for an office or playroom, and a laundry room with washer/dryer. Upstairs offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished basement includes a third bedroom with a large egress window. Enjoy a huge private backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near Belmar Shopping District for dining and shopping, local favorites like Farmhouse Thai and Teller’s Taproom, and outdoor spaces such as Crown Hill Park and Bear Creek Lake Park for trails, biking, and recreation. Features: - Large-private backyard - 1 reserved parking spot in parking lot - On site laundry room Contact: Wagny or Ian at Altos Realty & Property Management: (303) 747-4782 **** | ****


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
1020-1028 Balsam St is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 1020-1028 Balsam St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1020-1028 Balsam St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1020-1028 Balsam St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1020-1028 Balsam St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1020-1028 Balsam St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
1020-1028 Balsam St has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1020-1028 Balsam St is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1020-1028 Balsam St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Eiber

3-bedroom apartments at 1020-1028 Balsam St cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Eiber.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Eiber
Lakewood
A table of studio rental data trends in Lakewood
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,421
June 2024$1,404
July 2024$1,396
August 2024$1,356
September 2024$1,305
October 2024$1,294
November 2024$1,356
December 2024$1,422
January 2025$1,472
February 2025$1,419
March 2025$1,285
April 2025$1,254
May 2025$1,269
June 2025$1,344
July 2025$1,249
August 2025$1,214
September 2025$1,245
October 2025$1,163
November 2025$1,075
December 2025$1,032
January 2026$1,046
February 2026$1,146
March 2026$1,208
April 2026$1,412
A table of studio rental data trends in Eiber
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,455
August 2024$1,075
September 2024$1,075

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,200 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,155.
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Schools near 1020-1028 Balsam St

Jefferson County Open Elementary School

7655 west 10th ave

lakewood, CO, 80215

PK, K-6Public
B

Eiber Elementary School

1385 independence st

lakewood, CO, 80215

PK, K-5Public
C+

Dennison Elementary School

401 independence st

lakewood, CO, 80226

K-6Public
A

Sobesky Academy

2001 hoyt st

lakewood, CO, 80215

K-12Public

Rose Stein International Elementary

80 south teller st

lakewood, CO, 80226

PK, K-6Public
C
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Getting around Lakewood near 1020 Balsam St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1020 Balsam St, Lakewood

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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