Draper and Kramer brings property management in-house at two Denver-area apartments

AURORA, Colo. — Draper and Kramer has taken over in-house property management for two Denver-area apartment communities after Tempo Nine Mile Station in Aurora reached stabilized occupancy.

The Chicago-based real estate firm will now manage the 255-unit Tempo Nine Mile Station at 12150 E. Dartmouth Ave. in Aurora, and The Wright, a 203-unit apartment community in Centennial, which it acquired in August 2023.

“With two fully stabilized properties in our Denver portfolio, we are in a great position to further solidify our presence in Colorado by bringing our proven in-house property management services to this market,” said Julie Stevlingson, senior vice president and director of management services.

Tempo Nine Mile Station opened in early 2025 as part of The Point, a 22-acre mixed-use development. The property was developed through a joint venture including Draper and Kramer, Koelbel and Co., Mile High Development and Urban Roots Development Inc.

The community includes studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 542 to 1,321 square feet. Monthly rents start at $1,500. Amenities include a pool, coworking spaces, fitness facilities, bike and ski storage, rooftop gathering areas and 3,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

The property is near retail, restaurants and the Regional Transportation District’s Nine Mile light rail station.

“Leasing at Tempo Nine Mile Station has been driven by the access the community gives residents to the new town center taking shape at The Point, as well as nearby transit, employment centers and recreation opportunities,” Stevlingson said.

The Wright, located at 6465 S. Xanadu Way in Centennial, includes 203 apartments in seven three-story buildings. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 675 to 1,351 square feet, with monthly rents starting at $1,850.

Draper and Kramer owns and manages 20 multifamily properties across Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix and the Denver area.