Central City Apartments and Rentals

Central City, CO is a home rule municipality in Clear Creek and Gilpin counties. About 35 miles west of Denver, Central City is tucked along the Rocky Mountains and serves as a historic destination for many travelers?Central City is listed as a National Historic Site. Situated at the southern tip of Gilpin in the high country adjacent to the Continental Divide, Central City is at an elevation of 8,510 feet just off Interstate 70. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, about 670 people live in Central City. People looking for Central City apartments for rent will love the scenic landscape and tight-knit community of this mountain town.

During the gold rush, thousands of people traveled to Central City seeking fortunes, and soon after ?The Gregory Lode? was discovered, Central City became the leading mining center in the state. This area came to be known as ?The Richest Square Mile On Earth,? although not everyone who came to the area struck gold.

Today, many people still come to Central City to get rich, as the community is home to many casinos. These attractions serve as a major economic driving force because many residents in Central City apartments and homes find employment at casinos, and it draws in travelers who then spend money in the town.

Central City is home to a wide variety of attractions. From arts to nature, Central City has it all. The oldest operating Opera House in the United States and the Gilpin Museum are both huge attractions for residents and visitors. Because of the outstanding nature of this region, there is plenty of wildlife that can be spotted, such as black bear, coyotes, mountain lions, bald eagles, hawks, otters, foxes and much more.

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