Derby, CO 149 Apartments for Rent

Derby, Colorado has an astounding 11% lower cost of living than the U.S. average. Which means that if you choose to move there you'll be saving tons more that could be put towards massively upping your quality of living! Sounds like the best of both worlds.

Derby is a census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado. Home to just over 7,600 residents, Derby is sandwiched between the Thornton Gravel Ponds and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. This community is part of a larger urban area, including Dupont and Commerce City. Derby's location, so close to the immense National Wildlife Refuge, makes this an ideal home for anyone who loves spending time outdoors camping or hiking.

Moving to Derby, Colorado

Have you decided to leaf through the local house rentals and find an apartment for rent in Derby? Great! Before you get too excited, you should keep in mind that this is a pretty small community, and it might take you a few months to nail something down with a realtor. Of course, all that really tells you is that the people that live here like it well enough to stay put! Seriously though, give yourself at least a six-month head start on your planned moving day to go through all the listings and wait for the ideal home to come into your life. House rentals are more numerous than apartment rentals, and the residential architecture is characterized by the bungalow-style. Sometimes there are specials like all bills paid rental apts if you get lucky and hit it at just the right times. Check apartment websites frequently as soon as you know when you're about to move, as apartment complexes often offer deals.

Utilities

Derby doesn't have a municipal government to tackle residential needs like sewage and running water, so you'll need to talk to the Commerce City government offices. They'll hook you up with a trash collection and recycling schedule, but they don't actually offer water or power services like most other cities. There is, however, a City-approved list of suppliers for the rest of your utilities.

The South Adams County Water and Sanitation District are the ones to call about water and sewer lines; Xcel Energy or United Power can bring the electricity into your new home. Between Comcast and Century Link, you'll have your telephone, internet and cable television connections sorted. Remember to give all these companies at least a week to handle everything, or you might be left in the dark without running water on moving day. Not so fun.

Neighborhoods in Derby

There aren't really any neighborhoods in Derby, because it's just a little community in the midst of several other little communities. However, there is some variation between geographic areas here. Want to know more about the areas in Derby? Check out the info below.

Northern Derby: Northern Derby is the commercial area. It has a drive in theater, 88 Drive-In ,as well as a great local favorite restaurant, Gala Gardens. There are also residential streets in this part of town, so it's a good choice if you want a mix of quiet living and fun excitement.

Southern Derby: This is primarily a suburban residential area. So, if you want quiet living, this is the place for you. This area is home to the Transwest Truck Trailer Park, as well as the lovely Fairfax Park.

Living in Derby

Transportation

Public transportation? Nope, not so much. Derby has a Walk Score of 37 and no public trains, which means one thing: moving here requires a personal vehicle. You can accomplish a few things on foot, and maybe even strike up a carpool deal with some co-workers, but at the end of the day, you'll be better off with your own set of wheels. Let's face it, this is no place to be stuck outside on food with an armful of groceries when it starts to cool down.

Groceries

You might be surprised to learn that there's a healthy Latin flare to this little Colorado town, made evident by the fact that Mi Pueblo Market is one of the two major grocery outlets in the community. The other is Rosemary Liquors and Food Mart. If you are willing to drive a few miles out of town, you can also shop at the Hi Low Market, the Save a Lot, the El Dorado Food Market, or even the La Pradera Meat Market and Neely's Food Market.

Restaurants

From the Gala Gardens at the northern tip of Derby to Santiago's Mexican Restaurant in the south end of town, you'll find no end to the wonderful aromas and flavors from south of the border. For a more traditional American feast, check out the Butcher Block Cafe, or just make some friends and ask the locals where they eat! After all, you're soon to be a local yourself.