Pueblo West, CO 38 Apartments for Rent

Pueblo West has sunshine 300 days of the year and night skies clear enough for all your stargazing needs. If you can't beat the heat, just wait until night. That's how the old saying goes, right?

Finding an apartment to rent in Pueblo West is fairly easy and also affordable. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment is comparable with the national average, which tends to be far below your average coastal town. Apartments and condos typically run for about the same monthly rent here, making Pueblo West a great place to find lots of real estate at an affordable price.

Time to Apply

The standard application process requires a credit check, the cost of which is usually included in the application fee. Application fees will run you $35-$50, depending on the landlord. Pueblo West has a good mix of property rentals; you can live in a multi-unit apartment complex or find a charming apartment rental in a home.

In general, utilities are not paid and all residents must pay for their own water—this bill is paid directly to the city on the 20th of each month. The city is focused on water conservation efforts and encourages residents to practice Xeriscape gardening--landscaping or gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation.

As a resident of Pueblo West, you’ll find that the living is clean and simple and that most folks (if not everyone) are focused on preserving the environment through practicing sustainable living. Get ready to get green!

There’s Plenty to Do Out West

Pueblo West, a Census Designated Place in Pueblo County, is a friendly town of around 30,000 people. It’s the perfect place to move to if you’ve got a thirst for adventure. The Arkansas River is a short 30-minute drive away and offers plenty of water sport activities. The city is home to a myriad of trails—there’s a trail for all skill sets—and plenty of other outdoor attractions and recreation. Lake Pueblo State Park is very close and you can go camping, fishing, biking and horseback riding. If you can name it, you can probably find a way to do it in Pueblo.

There’s also plenty of fine dining, upscale and downtown shopping for those that enjoy “the finer things.” It’s an area rich in history and there are lots of museums and historical reenactments that transport you back to the days of bandits and prospectors in the Wild West.

Getting Around

Pueblo does have a bus transit system and you can buy monthly passes—with discounts given to children and senior citizens. Otherwise it’s best to have a car and/or bicycle. A “green” town, Pueblo West is big on carpooling so as long as you pitch in on gas, it shouldn’t be hard to organize a group of neighbors together for the morning commute.

While considered a small town, Pueblo West is the fastest growing community in southern Colorado. With Fort Carson as its neighbor city, it’s sure to continue its steady growth.