Apartments in Centennial, CO

Centennial is a relatively young city, incorporated in 2001, but it quickly established itself as one of the most desirable residential suburbs in the Denver metro. Sitting south of Denver along the I-25 corridor, Centennial borders the Denver Tech Center, one of the largest employment hubs in Colorado with offices for Arrow Electronics, IHS Markit, Comcast, and hundreds of other firms. This proximity means many Centennial residents enjoy a reverse commute or a drive of just minutes to their office.

Centennial is served by multiple high-performing school districts, including Cherry Creek Schools and Littleton Public Schools, both of which rank among the top in the state. The city's neighborhoods are established and tree-lined, with a distinctly residential character that emphasizes parks, trails, and quiet streets. The Centennial Center Park features a playground, splash pad, and amphitheater, and the trail system connects to the High Line Canal Trail. The Streets at SouthGlenn provides an open-air shopping and dining center in the heart of the city.

Average one-bedroom rents in Centennial are around $1,550, reflecting the premium location near the DTC and top school districts. Newer luxury communities along I-25 and near the Dry Creek RTD station list in the $1,700 to $2,100 range, while more established communities along Arapahoe Road offer options in the $1,300 to $1,500 range. Our AI compares every available unit and calculates effective rent after concessions.

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