Colorado Springs...a beauty built by the gods

This may be the second most populated city in Colorado, but to Money Magazine Colorado Springs is the top "big city" place to live. Like Denver did a decade ago, the Springs is reinventing itself by revitalizing the area with more of an urban vibe.

Located near the base of amazing Pikes Peak, there's a lot of nature to take in — awesome Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs artists colony to name a few. The military loves it here, too—the Air Force Academy, four bases and NORAD. Ten hut!

If you’re looking for an apartment in the Springs, think about the lifestyle you’re looking for. Do you want to drop into your studio to freshen up and then get out on the town? Then look for downtown Colorado Springs apartments. If you need jogging and walking paths for your pup (lookin’ for a pet-friendly apartment?) check out our city map and look for the big swaths of green that represent parks. No doubt, there’s a nearby Colorado Springs apartment for rent that will keep you and the pooch happy!

For the artsy-chatty-gotta-shop types, downtown is a mix of culture, cuisine, fine arts and retail. By night, fun rules with three theaters, live music, dancing and great food.

Need to decompress? Check out The Golden Bee at the Broadmoor Hotel. It's a cool place to drink a yard of ale, listen to the piano player and chill. It may take a while to get in, but it's totally worth the wait.

Oh, and the weather's great—over 250 days of sun, and no humidity and yet the slopes are just a short drive away.

Consider it the best of two worlds — where city cool meets country calm.

Colorado Springs Apartments for Rent