Legacy Metro 525
525 S Dawson St,
Aurora, CO 80012
$1,506 - $3,503 Total Monthly Price
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
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Heather Gardens is $1,279 for a studio, $1,602 for one bedroom, $2,011 for two bedrooms, and $2,810 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Heather Gardens has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,279/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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751 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,602/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,178 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,011/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,570 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,810/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Heather Gardens - Aurora, CO
Niche Reviews
4 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
People in this area tend to live for a very long time.
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.