Established in the mid-1800s as a mining town during the Gold Rush, Denver embraces its Western heritage along with a forward-thinking mindset. Larimer Square is a testament to Denver’s balance of old and new, boasting rows of creative restaurants, independent shops, and vibrant nightlife spots in Victorian-era buildings downtown.
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is renowned for its great outdoor adventures. Residents enjoy more than 5,000 acres of parks, trails, golf courses, and playgrounds as well as convenience to Red Rocks Park and Cherry Creek State Park. Denver is proximate to world-class skiing and snowboarding opportunities just outside the city too. City center skyrises provide incredible views of the mountains to the west, while spacious suburbs with single-family rentals make for the perfect place to set down roots.
Cultural amenities abound in Denver, including the Denver Botanic Gardens, Union Station, Ogden Theatre, Denver Zoo, Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Denver is also home to five major sports teams—the NFL’s Denver Broncos, MLB’s Colorado Rockies, NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and MLS’s Colorado Rapids.
Landscaping near the Denver City Hall and County Building
The impressive Denver Skyline
A beautiful view of Colorado Mountain
Kit Carson atop the Pioneer Monument
Go hiking and biking at Red Rocks Park
Cheer on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Denver, CO is $1,384 for a studio, $1,614 for one bedroom, $2,122 for two bedrooms, and $2,886 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denver has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
The cost of living in Denver, CO is 10.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 20.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,384 - $2,886. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 13.0% less for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Denver, CO is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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McAuliffe International School
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DSST: Conservatory Green High School
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Denver Public Montessori Junior/Senior High School
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