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Broomfield, CO

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From mountain views to shopping malls, Broomfield has it all

Family-Friendly Suburban Parks Quiet Mountainous

The mountains are always calling in Colorado, but what makes Broomfield so special is its family-friendly atmosphere and modern conveniences. Situated northwest of Denver, Broomfield is about a half-hour’s drive from the heart of Colorado’s capital city! Convenience to Denver is key for many of Broomfield’s residents, but this suburb has perks of its own.

Check out FlatIron Crossing, a major hot-spot on the edge of town with specialty retailers, a movie theater, and delicious restaurants. Other shopping centers like the Orchard Town Center are located just outside of Broomfield, offering even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options that are entirely family-friendly! And if you’re hoping for some more entertainment, 1stBankCenter is always hosting live music, comedy shows, and other live performances.

In Broomfield, you’ll appreciate the community parks, open green space, ball fields, and golf courses like the Eagle Trace Golf Club. The city is just east of the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a great place to enjoy the outdoors and wildlife Colorado has to offer. Did we mention the beautiful mountain views? Broomfield boasts modern apartments, single-family homes, updated condos, and trendy townhomes for all of you renters out there, so check it out!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Broomfield, CO is $1,625 for a studio, $1,771 for one bedroom, $2,141 for two bedrooms, and $2,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Broomfield has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,771/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$3,471/month
2,252 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Coyote Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

384 Students

8
out of 10

Birch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

337 Students

8
out of 10

Kohl Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

297 Students

8
out of 10

Aspen Creek K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

748 Students

7
out of 10

Meridian Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

541 Students

7
out of 10

Aspen Creek K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

748 Students

7
out of 10

Westlake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

909 Students

6
out of 10

Broomfield Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

489 Students

5
out of 10

Broomfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,645 Students

8
out of 10

Legacy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,230 Students

7
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.