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How much would you pay for a home in Denver, Colorado?

I'm an Interior Designer working on a big housing project for the company I work for, and I decided to ask real people what they think their rent costs should be. I'm very anti-corporation, and we all know big companies inflate the prices of homes to turn profit which they don't even need. So I want your opinions on what you think is right and wrong based on your yearly income and family situation. How much would you pay monthly for... 2 levels, Ibdrm, 1/1/2 bath, 1125 sq feet 125 sq foot balcony, 300 sq foot backyard, 125 sq foot side yard 1 car garage (with extra outdoor parking) Would be perfect for: a single, or a couple with no children 2 levels, 2 bdrms, 2/1/2 bath, 1800 sq feet 350 sq foot backyard, 150 sq foot side yard 1 car garage (with extra outdoor parking) Would be perfect for: a couple/single with one older child, or two smaller children. 2 levels, 3 bdrms, 2/1/2 bath, 2350 sq feet 100 sq foot balcony, 600 sq foot backyard, 175 sq foot side yard 2 car garage (with extra outdoor parking) Would be perfect for: any family 3 levels, 5 bdrms (1 of which should be a guest bedroom, or office space), 3 bath, 4400 sq feet 400 sq foot balcony, 1000 sq foot backyard, 400 sq foot side yard 2 car garage (with extra outdoor parking) Would be perfect for: any family When the project is done there should be 4 of each of these types of homes. 16 homes in all. Two neighborhoods, with a community area connecting them. Each home will have a back porch that is properly portioned according to the size of the backyard and house. There are lots of storage spaces in each home. Pets welcome. No moving-in deposit, and no pet fees. The community area will not be open to the public, it will only be open for those who live in either neighborhood and their guests. We want to promote safety by not letting uninvited outsiders inside. The community area will include a pool (with two small slides and other small attractions), a clubhouse (kind of like a billiard/ballroom type space with wifi access, a snack bar, a meeting room, and restrooms), a playground, a walking trail, and a community garden. A few more things to factor into the monthly cost and desire of living in this space is that the general design of these homes has a very pleasant earthy, old world, eclectic vibe with modern twists. Each house has a few hidden rooms (meaning your laundry room may be hidden behind a door that appears to be nothing more than a typical shelf upon first glance), and the whole design scheme is the perfect combination between whimsical and elegant. If you could please list how much exactly you would be willing/able to pay monthly for each of the 4 houses listed above-keeping the mind the neighborhood amenities, cost of living in the Denver area, your yearly income, the typical/average cost for those kind of homes in the area, and your personal opinions-that would be great. I sure do hope I didn't make any typos... Thanks :]

Public Comments

1. Personally I think housing is expensive in Denver. Well it all depends on the area but when you think about it, all your home is, is a place to store your stuff and sleep. You spend just as much time at your job to pay for that place. I have a 4 bedroom house (Mobil) which I rent out for 600 a month and live in a 3 bedroom house and pay 800 a month to own buy. The 4 bed is owned clear so technically I pay 200 a month for my new home, cant beat that. But still pay the 800 plus the 6 for my other home so I'll have mine paid off in 6 more years. Those apartments sound beautiful though, especially the 5 bed room with the 400 foot balcony. I think the rent on some apartments are way to high, I would rather buy because I know your 5 bed is going to be what about 1200 to 1500 a month? Sorry I have never really rented, but for that price I'll buy instead. May not be as big as that but it would be mine. Good luck in renting your places.
2. This is asinine. Go do your own market research. Here's a quick hint, though: The value of homes as you describe will vary greatly depending on where in the Denver area you put them..............