Look I am going to be honest with ya, Denver and the surrounding areas have raised the rent from what would be 1100 to 1300, the rent outside of the area Arvada Aurora Golden and other suburbs might be a little less, Call it a conflict in interest for those wanting to live in 420 state not assuming about your intentions just that's whats happened to the downtown area capital hill area Colfax ave is the place to be just super expensive. So do your research and best of luck I lived of CLFX thats the abbreviated term these days. Streets of London and 303 board shop are the places to be to network with others. killer record shops and decent food around the area, So like i said if you have the means live in that area otherwise it is expensive to live in the city area. If not share rent with a random college kid or find someone you get on with.