Downtown Denver Apartments for Rent

Downtown Denver is the most urban neighborhood in the state of Colorado and is the heart of the city and county of Denver. Originally founded as Denver City in Kansas Territory, this former mining town has experienced many changes. In 1861, it became part of the new Colorado Territory, shortened the city name to Denver, and became Colorado’s state capitol.

Denver, founded in 1858, soon became populated with many majestic brick buildings. In the 1960s and 1970s, most historic buildings in the heart of downtown were demolished as part of urban renewal. Today, Downtown Denver has both office and residential high-rise buildings mixed in with government complexes. Fortunately, a few historic buildings were saved, and most have been renovated as lofts.

Downtown Denver, in the 80202 zip code, is encased by Speer Boulevard to the west, 20th Street and 20th Avenue to the north, Park Avenue to the east, and East Colfax and Broadway to the south. Its distinct districts include the Central Business District, LoDo (Lower Downtown), Ball Park, North Capital Hill, and the Commons Park/Riverfront neighborhoods.

Downtown Denver is a center for transportation, shopping, entertainment , and sports. Residents walk to the Pepsi Center for a Colorado Avalanche or Denver Nuggets game. Fans stroll to Coors Field for a Colorado Rockies baseball game. Shoppers go to the pedestrian-friendly 16th Street Mall, Larimer Square, or Denver Pavilions for extensive shopping. Surrounding communities are easily reached via light rail, two downtown regional bus stations, or Union Station.

A number of city parks and bike paths are close by. Civic Center Park hosts the Taste of Colorado every Labor Day weekend, while residents people-watch at Skyline Park year-round. During summer, many take the Cherry Creek Bike Path to Confluence Park to cool off in the South Platte River. Skateboarders enjoy the many features of the Denver Skate Park.