Castle Rock

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Castle Rock, CO

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Castle Rock sits between Denver and Colorado Springs, with the distinctive castle-shaped butte at its center defining the landscape. The town encompasses 5,415 acres of parks and open space, connected by 75 miles of trails. Current rental rates range from $1,584 for studios to $2,699 for four-bedroom units. The Meadows area offers mountain views, while downtown Castle Rock features local shops and restaurants beneath the town's namesake formation.

Castle Rock's location in the Colorado Foothills Life Zone showcases ponderosa pine woodlands and native grasslands, home to mule deer, golden eagles, and black bears. Philip S. Miller Park spans 300 acres of recreational space. Each holiday season since 1936, the town continues its tradition of illuminating the 45-foot star atop Castle Rock, a symbol that has become synonymous with the community. The median household income is $131,299, and the average age is 38.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Castle Rock, CO is $1,584 for a studio, $1,660 for one bedroom, $1,999 for two bedrooms, and $2,520 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Castle Rock has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,660/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$3,095/month
2,484 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Flagstone Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

470 Students

Castle Rock Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

449 Students

Timber Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

369 Students

Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

460 Students

Mesa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

957 Students

Castle Rock Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

748 Students

Cloverleaf Home Education

Public

Grades K-12

201 Students

Castle View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,990 Students

Douglas County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,758 Students

Cloverleaf Home Education

Public

Grades K-12

201 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.