Denver, CO

Mercer at Union Station Apartments: What Residents Say, Real Cost & What to Watch For

Last updated May 10, 2026

Mercer at Union Station Apartments is rated 4.1 by 119 residents, in a higher-crime area — so here's the honest picture: the true all-in monthly cost, what reviews flag, and what it means for your safety and coverage. We also break down what renters insurance costs here (~$13/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.


The Verdict · Denver, CO

$1,332–$1,952

real monthly · incl. fees + insurance

4.1

119 Google reviews

Higher property crime

worth watching

A solidly reviewed community where the real cost runs ~$176 over sticker, and elevated property crime is the risk to plan for.

Looking for renters insurance?

About $13/mo here — the one thing worth sorting before you sign.

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What Residents Say

The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Mercer at Union Station Apartments.

Positive
“This property is in the best location, has modern finishes/great interiors, and competitive pricing for a downtown apartment building. The staff are amazing!!! No question, offer, update, or resources goes unanswered and service with a smile from Ryan, Misty, Daniel, and CJ. They are seriously the …”
— Shafeeqa Small, Google reviewer · 7 months ago
Positive
“Touring was the best decision I made yet! I didn’t leave with one question! It was everything you expected from an apartment tour and more! Ryan Holt is the leasing manager and he’s great! Mercer is clean, very nice, great views and affordable in this time and age. The view from the sky deck even a…”
— Kelia D, Google reviewer · 3 months ago
Positive
“The outfit here runs a smooth operation. Mysti, Ryan, Daniel, and the maintenance team all do a great job. My personal highlights would be the 24 hour gym (You won't find a nice squat rack a yoga studio at every apartment community), and the central downtown location. King Soopers and Whole Foods a…”
— Daylon Zinanti, Google reviewer · 3 months ago
Positive
“I love living at Mercer! The staff are crazy helpful and very quick to respond to any questions I have. The events are always so fun and exciting. I would recommend anyone and everyone to come live at Mercer!! Ryan, Daniel, and Mysti amazing in the office and Jerome is fantastic when it comes to my…”
— Typhani McCall, Google reviewer · 2 months ago
Positive
“Moving out after living here for 1 year and 3 months. This spot is in a great location due to its close proximity to Downtown Denver, while also being an affordable option. They have a good gym and free washer/dryers to use if you don’t have one in your unit. They also have a sky deck with a great …”
— Nico Guerini, Google reviewer · 6 months ago

What reviews flag most

Mined from 5 recent reviews · 119 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.

Maintenance Issues Common topic

On maintenance, the review consensus is consistently positive in reviews — one resident wrote: “Mysti, Ryan, Daniel, and the maintenance team all do a great job.”.

2059 19th St, Denver, CO 80202

Downtown Denver

Managed by Greystar Built 2023 13 stories 232 units
4.1 /5 119 · Google
4 /5 32 · Apt. Finder
$1,156 – $1,776 /month sticker rent

What Mercer at Union Station Apartments Really Costs

The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Mercer at Union Station Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.

Real total each month $1,332 – $1,952
Base Rent $1,156 – $1,776
Required Monthly Fees $128
Pet Rent (per pet) $35
Est. Renters Insurance $13/mo

Renters insurance adds ~$13/mo to that total — compare quotes →

Fees Beyond Rent

The additional charges beyond base rent at Mercer at Union Station Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.

Required Fees

Internet Services

Amount for internet services provided by community. Charged per unit.

$22.90 / mo

Package Services

Amount for package services. Charged per unit. Payable to 3r d Party

$30 / mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$6.06 / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resi dent's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Electric

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electricity. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Gas

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Trash Services - Hauling

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for shared trash/waste servic es. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Water/Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumpt ion of water and sewer services Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of storm water services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.

$29

Utility - New Account Fee

Amount to establish utility services. Charged per unit.

$17

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Amount intended to be held through residency that may be app lied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

$500 - $1,000

Utility - Final Bill Fee

Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.

$17

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

Max of 1. Amount for pet living in rental home. May be asses sed per pet or per rental home, based on lease requirements. Refunds processed per lease terms. Charged per unit.

$300

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per uni t.

$35 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 2. Amount for covered parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$160 - $250 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

Amount to participate in the property Renters Liability Pro gram. Charged per unit.

$13 / mo

Short Term Rental

Amount for rental home occupancy for a shorter lease term. M ay be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$250 / mo

Guest Suite Rental

Amount to rent guest suite; per night. May be subject to ava ilability. Charged per night.

$150 - $250 / occurence

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental

Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhou se. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$50 - $250 / occurence

Security Deposit Alternative

Amount for alternate program in lieu of paying a traditional security deposit. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies one-time

Situational Fees

Positive Credit Reporting Services

Amount to send positive payment history to credit reporting agency(ies); per person. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

$1 - $25 / mo

Month-to-Month Fee

Amount, in addition to base rent, for a month-to-month lease Charged per unit.

$350 / mo

Access Device - Replacement

Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.

$10 - $75 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$15 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name. Charged per unit.

$45 / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Intra-Community Transfer Fee

Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within c ommunity. Charged per unit.

$750 / occurence

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy Charged per unit.

$8 / occurence

Liquidated Damages

Amount for not satisfying the application and/or lease terms Charged per unit.

150% of base rent / occurence

Payment Services - Alternative

Amount for using a third party rent payment installment prog ram (i.e. Flex, Jetty Rent). Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / occurrence

Safety & Property Crime

For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Denver looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.

These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.

Denver property crime

4,249

per 100K residents

▲ 169% vs U.S. avg

U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
608 / 200
Larceny / theft
2,839 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
802 / 206

U.S. average

The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Mercer at Union Station Apartments's on-site security (Controlled access) helps on the margin.

Source · FBI UCR · Denver · 2024-12 to 2025-11

On-Site Security

Controlled access

Natural Hazards to Plan For

The seismic picture at Mercer at Union Station Apartments is moderate — damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not unheard of, and standard renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless of likelihood. Flood risk is low at this address. The decision worth weighing is whether to add an inexpensive earthquake endorsement or skip it; the rationale for each is below.

Flood damage

This address is in one of FEMA's lower flood-risk classifications. Standard renters policies don't cover flood damage anywhere, but in low-risk zones the cost of a separate NFIP policy generally isn't justified by the expected loss. The detail is below mostly for completeness.

Source · FEMA NFHL

FEMA Zone X (minimal flood hazard) — Minimal flood risk

Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.

Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service

Earthquake shaking

The seismic picture is in the middle: damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not negligible. Renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless, so the choice is whether the modest cost of an endorsement is worth the modest probability of a payout. The data point below provides the specifics.

Source · USGS NSHM

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.12g

Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.

Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level

Severe weather you'd actually claim for

Severe-weather activity in Denver County is at the low end. Standard renters insurance already covers wind and hail damage to your stuff, so the data below is more context than coverage gap.

High-wind events ~3.6/yr
Hail events ~16.0/yr
Tornado events ~0.4/yr
Flood events ~1.2/yr

Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Denver County

This is the kind of address where the earthquake endorsement is a personal-preference call, not a clear-cut decision. Renters with valuable possessions usually add it; renters with mostly furniture and a laptop usually skip it.

Renters Insurance at Mercer at Union Station Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Mercer at Union Station Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 4249/100K (169% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$13

Est. monthly

$157

Est. annual

$15

State avg/mo

How Much Coverage Makes Sense

Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Mercer at Union Station Apartments based on the rent level and building.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$25,000 recommended

If you own less

$15,000

If you own more

$40,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$300,000 recommended

Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Mercer at Union Station Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $103/yr
USAA $10/mo $116/yr
State Farm $13/mo $154/yr
Progressive $14/mo $167/yr
Safeco $14/mo $167/yr
Travelers $15/mo $180/yr
Allstate $16/mo $193/yr
Nationwide $16/mo $193/yr
Farmers $17/mo $206/yr
Liberty Mutual $19/mo $231/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Controlled access
-3%
Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

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Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Mercer at Union Station Apartments allows, along with the deposits and monthly pet rent to budget for.

Cats and Dogs Allowed
$35 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About Mercer at Union Station Apartments

Phone: (720) 706-5924

From the property listing:

Check out Mercer at Union Station. The 2059 19th St location in the LoDo neighborhood of Denver is convenient to everything. The professional leasing staff will assist you in finding your perfect home. Contact us today to see available floor plans and find your new place at Mercer at Union Station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mercer at Union Station Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Mercer at Union Station Apartments, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. Many communities add the requirement during lease signing. It's worth asking the leasing office directly — and even if it's not required, a policy typically runs under $20/month and covers you against theft, fire, and liability.
How much is renters insurance at Mercer at Union Station Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $13/month ($157/year). For context, the statewide average is $15/month, so this building is below average.
What will I actually pay per month at Mercer at Union Station Apartments?
Plan for $1,332 to $1,952/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,156 – $1,776), plus $128/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $13/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Mercer at Union Station Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Mercer at Union Station Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $35 Monthly Pet Rent. $300 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. If you have a pet, keep in mind that most renters insurance policies cover pet liability — but you may want to increase your liability limit, especially for larger breeds.
How safe is the area around Mercer at Union Station Apartments?
Property crime in Denver runs noticeably higher than the national average — 4,249 incidents per 100,000 residents versus the U.S. average of 1,578. That's the metric insurance carriers care about most for renters coverage, since property crime (theft, burglary, vehicle break-ins) drives most claims. Burglary specifically is 608/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find controlled access — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Mercer at Union Station Apartments offer?
There are 23 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $1,156 – $1,776. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Mercer at Union Station Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Mercer at Union Station Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Mercer at Union Station Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Mercer at Union Station Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Mercer at Union Station Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Mercer at Union Station Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Mercer at Union Station Apartments compare renters insurance options for their lease. On this page, renters can find lease-required coverage minimums where available, an estimated monthly premium for this address, the property's risk profile (crime and flood zone), and any discounts that apply to the building — then compare carriers side by side to find appropriate coverage levels. For renters at Mercer at Union Station Apartments in Denver, CO, SafeButler can compare price, coverage, deductible options, and any lease-required coverage minimums in a single flow. SafeButler may show quotes from carriers such as Lemonade and Liberty Mutual where available. SafeButler does not sell insurance directly and is not tied to one insurance company, so renters can choose the option that best fits their needs.

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