Types of apartment in Aurora, CO

Aurora, CO has a wide mix of apartments for rent, and the building style changes a lot by area. In north Aurora, around Del Mar Parkway, Aurora Hills, and Fitzsimons, many apartments sit in older low-rise buildings with brick exteriors, simple balconies, and large surface parking lots. Around City Center, Sable Altura Chambers, and Expo Park, you will also see garden-style apartments and condo-style rentals with stucco walls, shared entries, and wider setbacks from the street. These older apartments often have bigger living rooms and more storage, but finishes can vary.
In south and southeast Aurora, around Meadow Hills, Saddle Rock, Tallyn’s Reach, and Murphy Creek, apartments are often newer and part of larger mixed-use or suburban-style developments. These buildings usually have stucco and stone trim, attached garages in some cases, and organized amenity spaces. Near Stanley Marketplace and along Havana Street, some rentals sit closer to shopping and older commercial strips, while areas near Cherry Creek State Park can include townhome rentals and single-family houses for rent with fenced yards. Many newer apartments have open kitchens and in-unit laundry, while many older ones trade updated interiors for more floor space.

Getting around Aurora, CO

Aurora covers a lot of ground, so many renters use a car. RTD, the regional bus and light rail system, serves the city through stations like Aurora Metro Center, Florida, Iliff, and Nine Mile. Transit is easier near City Center, Aurora Hills, and the Fitzsimons area. Parking is common at many apartments, but street layouts can be wide and spread out. Walking works better near Havana Street and Stanley Marketplace. Biking can be easier on trails near Cherry Creek State Park.

Living in Aurora, CO

Aurora is known for food spots along Havana Street, big open space at Cherry Creek State Park, and shopping around Southlands. Stanley Marketplace gives renters a well-known local hub with restaurants and small shops. Major job sectors include health care around the Anschutz Medical Campus, aerospace near Buckley Space Force Base, and retail and service work across the city. These job centers shape where many people rent apartments and houses.

Apartments For Sale in Aurora, CO

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