Legacy Metro 525
525 S Dawson St,
Aurora, CO 80014
$1,646 - $3,443
Studio - 3 Beds
Heather Gardens
Aurora, CO
Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Enjoy outdoor recreation and city access in this scenic suburb
Suburban
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Active
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Accessible
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Convenient
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Military-Friendly
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Located about 15 miles southeast of Denver, Heather Gardens is a scenic suburb marked by tree-lined streets, quiet residences, and convenience to a diverse range of amenities. Heather Gardens neighbors the vast Cherry Creek State Park and reservoir, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in addition to a host of nearby parks.
Multiple shopping centers and plazas offer plenty of retail and dining options near Heather Gardens. The expansive Town Center at Aurora is also just a short drive away. Heather Gardens residents enjoy quick commutes to Downtown Denver as well as Buckley Air Force Base. Quick access to I-225 and RTD’s Nine-Mile light rail station makes getting around from Heather Gardens a breeze.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Heather Gardens is $1,239 for a studio, $1,529 for one bedroom, $2,081 for two bedrooms, and $2,508 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Heather Gardens has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,239/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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751 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,529/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,178 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,081/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,570 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,508/month
Average Rent
Transportation
49
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
51
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO
Niche Reviews
4 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
In this area it is rare the times drama occurs. The neighborhood is very peaceful and seem to dislike having drama which is great! The times drama do occur police are always a call away and respond in a fast manner.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cherry Creek State Park
- Del Mar Park
- Plains Conservation Center
- Sand Creek Regional Greenway
- Morrison Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Denver International
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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.