Located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, Habitat provides residents a tranquil refuge from the city’s bustling downtown neighborhoods. Gunbarrel is famous for its natural beauty, sprawling open spaces, and myriad trail systems connecting all the way to Longmont. Our pet-friendly apartments for rent offer superb amenities, peaceful neighborhood parks, and convenient mountain access, making them the perfect place to call home.
Schools
Gunbarrel is home to some of Boulder County’s top rated schools. Crest View Elementary is a diverse neighborhood school and is comprised of students from over 40 countries. Its peer mediation group has received national recognition.
Centennial Middle School prides itself on offering engaging, personalized curriculum as well as a plethora of interesting after-school programs. Centennial seeks to prep middle-school aged students for high school, and beyond, by teaching problem solving and collaboration.
In 2017, U.S. News and World Report named Boulder High School one of the top high schools in the nation. Students have access to CU classes, libraries, and learning is often supplemented with cultural events around the city.
Dining & Drinking
You don’t have to frequent Boulder’s busy downtown just to enjoy delicious cuisine. Gunbarrel offers top-rated restaurants, bars, and fast-casual dining options.
Scoop up a nutrient-rich Oasis Bowl at Rush Bowls on your way into work, or stop by Apertivo to catch up with friends over a cup of coffee at this full-service, European-style cafe.
A Colorado favorite, Proto’s Pizza, just opened its Gunbarrel location. Proto’s has been featured in BonAppetit and bakes its pies in a pizza oven imported from Rome. A Proto’s pie truly is love at first bite.
If you’re in the mood for authentic south-of-the-border cuisine, try Sancho’s Gunbarrel Mexican for your tacos al pastor fix. With 4.3 stars and almost 300 reviews, Sancho’s cooks up some of the most delectable Mexican dishes in Boulder County.
Perhaps you’re craving sushi, stuffed shells, or simply want to find a relaxed roof-top happy hour to celebrate the end of the work week. Lookout Cafe & Cocktails serves up house-made Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Yurihana offers fresh fish and creative rolls, and Element Bistro invites guests to kick back on its rooftop, taking in the sunset over Boulder’s Flatiron Mountains.
Avery Brewing Tap Room is located right in the heart of Gunbarrel and always draws a crowd. Finkel & Garf is another best-loved Boulder brewery, founded by local father and son brewers who ventured to create a fun, no-frills brewery. The brewery’s next door neighbor, Fringe Pizza, serves up Neapolitan-style pies nightly. Gunbarrel Brewing Company offers 24 beers on tap and hosts nightly food trucks. Bike along the LoBo Trail and end the day with a delicious summer shandy in the sun at any of Gunbarrel’s lively local breweries.
Shopping & Entertainment
Our conveniently located pet-friendly apartments put residents at the heart of Gunbarrel’s amenities. King Soopers, Hain Pure Foods, and the Niwot Market are no more than a few miles away for all your grocery needs.
Celestial Seasonings’ Boulder headquarters is a stone’s throw from Habitat Apartments. Its free tour makes for a great rainy-day activity or a unique experience for out-of-town guests.
Convenient Access
Our apartments for rent are only a 15-minute drive from Pearl Street, which offers world-class dining, luxury shopping, and fantastic nightlife. Watch professional street performers juggle, sing, or dance during the weekends, or catch a show at The Boulder Theater. Habitat Apartments gives residents quick access to Boulder’s downtown via the 205 RTD line, which drops riders right at Walnut Station.
Downtown Longmont is just 20 minutes away and hosts awesome summer-time festivals and fairs. Shop for unique cheeses at The Cheese Importers and indulge in house-made, authentic French pastries for a trip to Paris without ever leaving the city. Grab a pint at The Dickens Tavern and marvel at the building’s 19th century architecture. If time traveling is more your style, experience the Roaring Twenties at Longmont’s underground Speakeasy.
Outdoor Access
Last, but certainly not least, is Gunbarrel’s access to Colorado’s great outdoors. Gravel trails crisscross around the city, connecting Gunbarrel directly to downtown Boulder, Niwot, and Longmont. During the weekend, these trails see plenty of traffic and are a local favorite for cyclists, joggers, and hikers. In fact, you could travel around Boulder County just on these trails without ever needing to use the highway.
Eaton Park and Gunbarrel Commons Park are great locations for a picnic or a game of fetch with the pup. Eaton Park even offers a dirt, single-track for mountain bike enthusiasts.
Twin Lakes Open Space gives coastal transplants something easily missed out west — access to water. Get out after work for a quick jog around the lake, or teach your kids to fish in these still waters. This hidden gem is one of our favorite Gunbarrel locations. If a mid-afternoon thunderstorm threatens your daily workout, pop into the Yoga Loft on Gunpark Drive for a down-to-earth practice.
Boulder’s world-class terrain is just a short drive away. Solitude and harmony with nature are readily available just over the next ridgeline and residents need not plan a lengthy excursion for an afternoon of playtime in the mountains. The quaint mountain towns of Gold Hill and Nederland are a short drive away and transport visitors back in time to Colorado’s mining days.
Area Employers
Boulder’s booming economy is another great reason to call our cool city home. Habitat’s apartments for rent put residents within walking distance to five of Boulder’s largest employers. IBM, Covidien Surgical Solutions Group, Lockheed Martin, Crispin Porter & Bogusky, and Spectra Logic Corp are in-demand, growing companies right in our backyard.
Habitat Apartments offer residents the best of Colorado. Providing easy mountain access, convenient amenities, and a tight-knit community makes Habitat Apartments the perfect Front Range homes for rent. Give us a call to schedule a tour today.