* 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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.
Utilities & Essentials
Trash Services - Hauling
Varies / mo
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is allocation: ratio occupancy formula.
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
$6 / mo
Disclaimer: * Cost to property is $6.06.
Utility - Gas
Varies / mo
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is submetered water/gas/electric.
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Varies / mo
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is submetered water/gas/electric.
Utility - Water/Sewer
Varies / mo
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is submetered water/gas/electric.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee
$28
Disclaimer: * Cost to property is $28.00.
Holding Deposit (Refundable)
$250
Due at Move-In
Utility - New Account Fee
$17
Disclaimer: * Cost to property is $17.00.
Security Deposit (Refundable)
$250 - $700
Disclaimer: Price varies based on floor plan type/size.
Other
Covered
Pet Fees
Pet Management - Third Party
$30 / yr
Pet Rent
$35 / mo
Pet Deposit (Refundable)
$300
Other Pets
Other Pets Allowed
Storage Unit
Storage Fee
$75 / mo
Other Storage Fees
Storage Unit
Personalized Add-Ons
Renters Liability Only
$15 / occurrence
Disclaimer: * Cost to property is $7.00.
Situational
Access Device - Replacement
Varies / occurrence
Disclaimer: Price varies based on device type.
Access/Lock Change Fee
$50 / occurrence
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
$500 / occurrence
Late Fee
5% of base rent / occurrence
Lease Violation
Varies / occurrence
Disclaimer: Price varies based on type of non-compliance.
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.
Convenient For
Undergraduates
Graduate Students
Faculty/Staff
Basecamp
Basecamp at West 8th in Golden, Colorado is a modern, eco-friendly apartment community designed to breathe new life into a historic location. Ideally situated just minutes from downtown Golden, residents enjoy immediate access to outdoor adventures,... local dining, boutique shopping, and popular attractions. Proudly LEED Silver certified, Basecamp at West 8th promotes sustainable living without compromising comfortoffering modern amenities, smart home technology, and breathtaking natural surroundings that create the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility.
I can no longer recommend living here.
I have lived at West 8th for almost a year and had zero problems. I was very happy with the complex and living in building 2. However, recently there has been a change in management along with a new parking system that has made things significantly more difficult. Prior to this change, we never had any issues finding parking close to our apartment. Additionally, this is now the third management change since I moved in.
For context, I am paying over $3,000 per month to live here, and this situation is far below what I would expect at that price point.
The new system appears to have been poorly implemented.
From what I understand, some 2-bedroom apartments with four occupants were allowed four parking spaces, when they should have been limited to two. Meanwhile, in my case, I should have been eligible for two spots but was initially given none.
I reached out to both Parkade (the third-party parking service) and the leasing office. The only solution offered was a spot located a significant distance from my apartment, and this was only after I was asked to pay extra for garage parking, which I declined.
Additionally, my wife is six months pregnant and making her walk long distances with groceries and daily items due to a mismanaged parking rollout is unacceptable. I don’t expect that this situation will improve once we have a newborn to manage.
Up until about two weeks ago, I would have recommended this complex without hesitation.
Unfortunately, I can no longer do so and would advise others to look elsewhere if they have the option.
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November 21, 2025
Verified Renter
I've lived here for 4 plus years. The office staff and maintenance staff have been great to work with. The unit I'm in is well designed and very comfortable.
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May 1, 2019
Love calling this home!
Just moved in and am truly happy to call this home! Ashlee who is the on-site manager is warm/caring and welcoming just what sold me on wanting to live here. The apartments are well kept, clean and very updated. Had a maintenance issue come up right after move in and was fixed very quickly. So very thankful to be a resident. Ownership should be thanked as well for placing their trust in Ashlee. She truly makes west 8th the best. I plan to refer my friends.
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August 28, 2015
West 8th
Very nice luxury apartments. High cost but is to be expected for a luxury place. Good for college kids willing to share rooms as it is close to the school and river. Right across the street from the community center for Golden and staff are always nice and willing to help.
(720) 459-4499
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