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Smarter moves, less stress
Smarter moves, less stress
Young families discover exceptional value in Northwest Aurora, where rental homes often include fenced yards and basement play spaces at prices impossible closer to downtown Denver. The neighborhood features excellent international markets reflecting Aurora's diverse community, with authentic Ethiopian, Korean, and Mexican ingredients within walking distance of most rentals. Stanley Marketplace provides trendy dining and shopping options in a converted aviation factory just minutes away. Unlike downtown Denver, street parking remains relatively painless, and many properties include off-street options – particularly valuable during Colorado snow emergencies.
Tollgate Overlook’s 1990s garden apartments lack AC despite 90°F summers, but Cherry Creek Reservoir paddleboarding is 15 minutes west. Limited guest parking during Aurora Arts Festival weekends challenges entertainers. Budget pick for heat-tolerant minimalists.
Dayton Triangle’s commuter units offer Front Range views but amplify I-225 traffic noise. The Stanley Marketplace’s artisanal eateries sit 1 mile east—ideal for road warriors with noise-canceling headphones. Thin walls transmit neighbor TV dialogues in 60% of 1990s units.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Aurora’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Aurora renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Many categories received average scores, but some received below average scores."
Key Findings in Aurora include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.