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Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Denver, Colorado.
Convenience to major employers distinguishes Near Southeast Denver, where this evolving district provides strategic positioning for Denver Tech Center workers. Apartment communities often include amenities targeted to professionals including coworking spaces and package reception services. The neighborhood offers excellent access to both light rail connections and Cherry Creek State Park recreation, though I-25 traffic can create noise considerations for properties nearest the highway.
Cultural fusion thrives along Federal Boulevard's pho joints and tamale shops. Renters love affordable duplexes but contend with overnight freight train noise from the BNSF railyard.
Urban professionals love East Central Denver for its mix of historic charm and modern amenities, with rentals ranging from $995 to $2,900. The neighborhood sits perfectly positioned between downtown employment and Cherry Creek shopping, creating reasonable commutes in multiple directions. Most apartments feature surprising architectural character, with many buildings maintaining original details like hardwood floors and decorative moldings that new constructions lack. Though parking can be challenging in some sections, excellent public transportation includes multiple bus routes reducing car dependency for most daily needs.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Denver’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Denver renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "With expensive rents in tech hubs, it comes as no surprise that cost of living is a source of dissatisfaction in Denver."
Key findings in Denver include the following:
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
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.
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Aurora
GM properties are the most affordable and cleanest that I've rented from.
The Marx, I don't pay attention to management names.
Tamarac
The Crestone is very reasonable for the apartment rent. I feel the garage is over priced.
