Graduate Student Housing Near Colorado School of Mines

A quiet, purpose-built alternative to Mines Park — for graduate students who want a private room and an actual grown-up living environment.

Research Residences is a purpose-built duplex in Golden, 15 minutes from campus by direct bus, built specifically for Mines graduate students, researchers, and academics. Private furnished bedroom, all utilities and monthly cleaning included. The house culture is built around quiet and respect rather than a party scene. Rooms are opening August 1, 2026.

What's Included

Every lease includes all utilities, high-speed WiFi, and twice-monthly cleaning of shared spaces — no surprise bills. The kitchen is fully equipped (induction stove, two refrigerators, large island), and each unit has two full-size washer/dryers, so you're not sharing laundry with the whole house.

• All utilities and high-speed WiFi
• Two full-size washer/dryers per unit
• Fully furnished common spaces; bedroom furnishings available
• Twice-monthly cleaning of shared spaces
• Ample on-site parking
• Sound-insulated bedrooms (ceiling, floor, and walls) — a real difference from typical dorm or apartment noise

Who Lives Here

Graduate students, research interns, visiting scientists, and professionals affiliated with Colorado School of Mines and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL). All residents are background-checked and screened. This is a quiet, shoeless home — not a party environment.

Location

1150 Nile Street, Golden, CO 80401 — 15 minutes from Mines campus via direct bus route, and a 5-minute walk to NLR's South Entrance Building. Close to downtown Golden, South Table Mountain trails, and Clear Creek Canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this compare to living at Mines Park?

Mines Park is on-campus, apartment-style, and shared with upper-division undergraduates as well as graduate students. Research Residences is off-campus, purpose-built for graduate students and academics specifically, with a smaller, quieter, all-graduate/research community and a private bedroom included at every price point.

Is this open to undergraduates?

Research Residences is designed for graduate students, researchers, and working professionals rather than a general undergraduate population.

What's the commute to campus like?

About 15 minutes via a direct bus route. Car and bike commutes are also straightforward.

Do I need to apply through Mines?

No — Research Residences is independent of Mines' housing lottery. You can apply directly and there's no lottery or wait period tied to the university's process.

What's included in rent?

All utilities, high-speed WiFi, and monthly cleaning of shared spaces. Private room shared bath starts at $1,150/month; private room with private bath is $1,250/month.

When are rooms available?

Rooms are opening August 1, 2026.