Lafayette Apartments and Rentals

Lafayette is a prosperous, forward-thinking community with residents who take pride in the local small town environment. Nestled at the foot of the Front Range, Lafayette offers a nature-driven, outdoor lifestyle with the amenities of two big cities, Denver and Boulder, just a few miles away. More than 24,000 people live here, which allows the city to foster a close-knit community of individuals who experience the best of Colorado attractions. Look for Lafayette apartments for rent, and find a laidback atmosphere at in the Rocky Mountain region.

The first inhabitants of the land were the Ute, Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes who lived nomadic lives on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Gold prospectors arrived from the East during the California Gold Rush and settled in small homesteads for dirt farming, trapping and hunting. These residents did not create a community, and instead lived under the understanding that it was every man for himself. The Homestead Act led to fast population growth as the prospect of coal mining opportunities began to grow. After the first shaft was sunk into Mary Miller’s farm in 1884, she bought 150 acres of land and built a town named after her late husband Lafayette.

Lafayette thrived as a mining community through the mid 20th century until natural gas replaced coal as the main source for fuel. Rapid growth in Boulder and Denver sent residents sprawling into the surrounding area. Today, commercial enterprises and small industrial and manufacturing firms are the main contributor to the local economy. Lafayette is a great place to raise a family in the suburban environment of Colorado.

Lafayette is perfectly situated to allow residents to attend universities in nearby Boulder and Denver. Boulder is home to the University of Colorado, Boulder; Naropa University and Front Range Community College. Denver, just 23 miles away, has opportunities including Colorado State University, the University of Denver, University of Colorado at Denver and the Art Institute of Colorado.

Most Lafayette residents also head to these cities when looking for employment. Boulder and Denver are the largest cities within 600 miles and has become a hub for goods and services in the Western mountain states. The education, health care, science, assistance and waste management industries are also very prevalent here, providing jobs for approximately 32 percent of local workers who move to Colorado for an active lifestyle. Look for Lafayette apartments, and enjoy the best working environment in the Rocky Mountains.

There are many attractive aspects of living in the Colorado mountain region, which unfortunately drive up rent prices in Lafayette. United States Census Bureau statistics indicate that the standard apartment here costs $1,097 a month, which is $234 more than the state average. Everyday life in Lafayette is also relatively expensive. The city received a cost of living index of 110.4, which is significantly more than the national average index of 100. Residents here believe they get what they pay for, and see the incentives of living in Lafayette apartments as being well worth the price.

Lafayette is home to unique events that celebrate the best of the local lifestyle, including the Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival, Lafayette Peach Festival and the Black Diamond Open. Residents here also head to the big cities to take part in the Boulder Art & Jazz Fest, Denver Day of Rock, Boulder Creek Festival, Denver Chalk Art Festival, Colorado Urban Winefest, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Denver PrideFest and Colorado Tomato Battle, among others.

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