Relocating from UK to Denver (Highlands Ranch, Golden: real estate, 2013, to rent)

[RWR2012]

We are planning to relocate from the UK to Denver in 2013, and I'm looking for recommendations on where to look for a house to rent for 2 years.

My husband will be working in the centre of the city, and we'd like to live in a city neighbourhood - however I've never been to Denver so I'm just guessing! We'd prefer a neighbourhood which has some character with older houses, rather than the newer suburban areas. Alternatively, a nice area just outside the city that has character houses and a sense of community.

Schools are very important - we have a daughter who will be 16 and a son who will be 8 - and are looking at public schools.

My daughter likes the look of Highlands Ranch..... not sure if that would be too far out of the city?

Any recommendations? I'd like a little garden and wonder what you can get for around $1750/$2000 per month?

Many thanks!

[redqueen17]

I think you should look into living in Golden it is only about 15-20 minute drive to the heart of Downtown Denver and it has some really great public schools. Traffic is not really that bad going from denver to golden or from golden to denver. it has really nice neighborhoods and people who actually care about eachother. it has some very beautiful views of the mountains (because it's right in the foothills) For the money that you are going to spend on rent you should be able to get a really nice house with a great place for a garden. I'm not a real estate person or someone with any motives, just someone who loves my city and state.