Apartments near Denver International Airport (DIA) for airline workers, frequent travelers, and airport staff. 10-25 minute commute options. Free bilingual locator service.
DIA is 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver. The closest apartment options are in Aurora (east and north), Commerce City (north side), Stapleton/Central Park, and parts of Thornton.
If you work at DIA — airline staff, TSA, ground crew, hotel — you'll want apartments within 15-25 minutes of the airport. The best options are spread across 4-5 submarkets with different price points.
North Aurora (10-15 min): $1,300-$1,650 1BR. Closest urban submarket to DIA. Mix of newer and older construction.
Reunion / North Commerce City (15-20 min): $1,400-$1,750 1BR. Master-planned community, newer apartments, family-friendly.
Stapleton / Central Park (15-20 min): $1,600-$2,200 1BR. Walkable urban-feel, newer construction.
East Thornton (15-25 min): $1,400-$1,800 1BR. Easier I-25 access.
Green Valley Ranch (10-15 min): $1,400-$1,800 1BR. Closest residential community to DIA itself.
Shift work matters: night/early-morning shifts mean you'll want noise-controlled buildings. Top-floor units, corner units, and buildings set back from streets reduce noise. Some Aurora and Commerce City buildings cater specifically to shift workers with these features.
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