Auraria Lofts
1051 14th St,
Denver, CO 80202
$882 - $2,170 Plus Fees
1-4 Beds | 11 Month Lease
Center City
Denver, CO
Center City - Denver, CO Area Guide
The Mile High City’s business district offers awe-inspiring views and a prime location
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Also known as the Central Business District, Center City is one of Denver’s most high-end, luxurious neighborhoods, right in the heart of downtown. Center City offers apartments and condos available in towering structures with skyline views for rent.
The Paramount Theatre is a community staple, offering a historic space for live entertainment. This artistic neighborhood is home to the Denver Performing Arts Complex, which features 10 performances spaces for plays, concerts, and other live performances, with a few restaurants located in the complex as well.
Filled with indulgent hotels, delicious gourmet eateries, hip brewpubs, multiple theaters, and more, there is never a dull moment in this district. Center City houses several shopping centers including the 16th Street Mall, an outdoor collection of shops designed to look like a rattlesnake. Just outside of Center City lies Larimer Square, another major shopping destination in Denver. Restaurants range from steak houses and Mexican restaurants to coffee shops and breweries.
The neighborhood is home to a few museums as well. Learn about currency at the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank. An excellent location for sports and music fans, Central City is convenient to the Pepsi Center, Coors Field, and Empower Field at Mile High. Overall, the neighborhood is great for anyone looking to be in mix of city life with luxurious amenities right outside their door.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Center City is $1,491 for a studio, $1,616 for one bedroom, $2,414 for two bedrooms, and $5,704 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Center City has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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644 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,491/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,616/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,115 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,414/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,562 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,704/month
Average Rent
Transportation
98
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
86
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
94
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lower Downtown Historic District (LoDo)
- Civic Center Park
- History Colorado Center
- Centennial Gardens
- Landry's Downtown Aquarium
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Denver International
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† 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 February 2026.