118 W 2nd St
118 W 2nd St,
Leadville, CO 80461
$1,950 | 2 Beds
Leadville
Leadville, CO
Area Guide
Colorado’s historic city in the clouds
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Tourism
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Outdoors
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Resting at 10,200 feet in the foothills of two of Colorado’s highest peaks, Leadville is a Rocky Mountain hidden gem. Surrounded by panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and lush aspen forests, Leadville is one of the remaining authentic mining towns and a designated National Historic Landmark district. The town has 50 historical structures and eight museums that visitors and locals head to each year. Tour silver mines and learn about Leadville’s connection to the Wild West at the National Mining Hall of Fame Museum. Engulfed in natural beauty, there is an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy in Leadville. Thousands flock to the city every year for camping, hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, and especially skiing. To enjoy Colorado’s famous powdery snow ski experience at an affordable price, visit Leadville’s Ski Cooper. Leadville is also a great recreation area in the warmer months and is hot spot for whitewater rafting and kayaking.
The community in Leadville definitely connects through a shared love of outdoor adventure and special events usually involve celebrating Mother Nature. One of the biggest annual events is Ski Joring, and quirky event in March where horse riders pull skiers through an obstacle course in snow.
Leadville has the Leadville-Lake County Airport in town if you ever need to fly out of town and is close to several other mountain ranges. The city is less than an hour from Breckenridge, another major tourist location.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Leadville, CO is $1,205 for one bedroom, $1,301 for two bedrooms, and $1,609 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leadville has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,205/month
649 Sq Ft
Transportation
53
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-6
262 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-2
268 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-12
414 Students
3
Public
Grades 7-12
414 Students
3
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
- Leadville National Fish Hatchery
- Ski Cooper
Airports
- Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
Top Apartments in Leadville
Houses for Rent in Leadville
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.