7 Apartments Where You Can See the Fall Colors Right from Your Window

For many, fall is best enjoyed by wandering through the vivid orange and red foliage or sipping hot cider under the fiery trees. However, you don’t have to plan a trip or go out of your way to enjoy the season by finding an apartment where the fall colors are part of the everyday view. The colorful leaves outside your window will go perfectly with your fall décor.

For renters planning a move before winter, now’s the perfect time to find an apartment that offers breathtaking fall views. From mountain-backed cities to tree-lined courtyards, we’re spotlighting apartment communities where fall puts on a show right outside your window.

Enclave Piney Mountain in Asheville, NC

• Monthly rent: $1,483-$2,573
• Fall feature: balconies up against the Craggy Mountains
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville’s fall colors are some of the most vivid in the U.S. with color lasting well into November. The peak color times are late October and early November, but colors can start to change as early as late September. As Asheville is one of the best cities for short-term renting, you can stay here for the season or for the long run.

Whether you’re walking in Downtown Asheville under the oranges and reds of the maples and dogwoods as you peruse local shops and restaurants or taking in mountain views as you drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville has endless ways to experience the fall season.

Enclave Piney Mountain sits right at the base of the Craggy Mountains, part of the famous Appalachian Mountains. Step out onto your cozy balcony and breathe in the pine-scented air as you gaze upon the foliage of one of the most botanically diverse areas in North America. For a larger lounging space with sweeping views, the rooftop deck offers it all. Snuggle up next to the fireplace as you watch the fall-colored hills come alive as the sun sets.

The Confluence in Denver, CO

• Monthly rent: $1,818-$14,612
• Fall feature: terraces with views of the mountains, the South Platte River, and Cherry Creek
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: South Platte River Trail or Cherry Creek Trail

During the fall in Denver, the Rocky Mountains become a tapestry of fiery reds, burnt oranges, and golden yellows. With the abundance of parks and trails in Denver, it is easy to enjoy the fall colors close to home or head into the Rockies where hillsides glow with the fiery shimmer of aspens and mountain passes unfurl into brilliant corridors.

Denver experiences fall colors all the way from mid-September to mid-November. Leaves start changing the earliest at high elevations, such as Guanella Pass, around mid-September. For city viewing, early October to mid-November is when the colors are the brightest.

While you don’t have the mountains right in your backyard at The Confluence, the mountainsides are easy to see from your terrace. The community takes its name from its location at the confluence of the Platte River and Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek Trail and South Platte River Trail offer over 80 miles of trails that are especially stunning during fall when the colorful leaves light the water in golden reflections.

Altoview Apartment Homes in Charlottesville, VA

• Monthly rent: $1,904-$2,739
• Fall feature: Balconies up against the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: Old Mills Trail

Daily life in Charlottesville feels straight out of a fall movie with the striking colors of the leaves contrasting against the classic brick buildings. With the huge variety of trees in the region, the landscape turns into a multi-colored palette of reds, oranges, yellows, and even purples.

While you can head to Shenandoah Valley to hike through a sea of flaming leaves and trees, Downtown Charlottesville is just as jaw dropping with how it adds a touch of history to the season. The fall colors of the oak trees in the Downtown Mall match the brick pavement of this pedestrian-only street. October is the best time to catch the colors as they are at their most vibrant during that time.

Have the Southwest Mountains as your backdrop when you live at Altoview Apartment Homes. Every morning you’ll wake up to the autumn colors of the mountains, and you can enjoy them as you sip your morning coffee or tea from your balcony. You can step right into the fall painting by venturing to the neighboring Old Mills Trail that connects to the community.

Back Bay Tower in Portland, ME

• Monthly rent: $2,430-$2,695
• Fall feature: Garden terrace
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: the Eastern Promenade

Portland offers fall views in ways that few cities can match as one of the best places to live in Maine. Since Portland is one of the top New England coastal towns, go boating on Casco Bay to see shorelines of maples and oaks glowing like embers against the dark pines. Fall colors peak later around Portland due to its southern location, about late October. If you can’t wait to see the leaves change, head an hour and a half inland to the White Mountains. The mosaic of autumn colors lighting up the hillsides starts earlier, from early to mid-October.

Back Bay Tower brings falls colors to your home with a garden terrace and rooftop courtyard. The deep red of the building’s brick makes the fall’s gold and amber even more striking. Large windows and balconies provide easy viewing of the city's fall views and the water as the foliage changes colors.

Luna Apartments in Minneapolis, MN

• Monthly rent: $1,615-$1,815
• Fall feature: Rooftop moon deck
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: The Mississippi River

Fall in Minneapolis is a spectacle of colors as riverbanks ignite in red and gold, and the Mississippi River reflects the canopies of fiery maples and glowing birches. The abundant greenery along the river and lakes, as well as throughout the neighborhoods, make fall the centerpiece of the city, regardless of if you live in Downtown Minneapolis or in the suburbs. The best colors come in mid-October for Minneapolis and only last a week or two, so take advantage of it while you can.

At Luna Apartments, viewing the fall colors via the water is right at your doorstep. Five minutes away, Bohemian Flats Park offers a carry-in launch where you can paddle down the Mississippi River and watch the autumn colors unfold along the banks all the way to Hastings. If dry land is your preference, the West River Parkway Trail delivers the same brilliant views on foot or by bike. For a laid-back dose of fall, the rooftop moon deck is the perfect perch for panoramic views of the oranges and reds of the season across the neighborhood and parks.

ONE Lakeview in Burlington, VT

• Monthly rent: $2,095-$2,195
• Fall feature: Balconies with tree-framed views of Lake Champlain
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: Island Line Trail

Burlington’s waterfront location on Lake Champlain turns it into a watercolor each fall, where autumn colors reflect off the water against the backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains. The season spills into the city along the tree-lined Church Street Marketplace, a car-free promenade perfect for strolling. Fall’s fleeting blaze grows bright against the historic brick streets and buildings. Color comes down from the mountains into Burlington around mid-to-late October and makes it one of the best places to live in Vermont.

Get an apartment with fall and lake views at ONE Lakeview. Atop a hill, this community offers unimpeded views of Lake Champlain, bordered with the colors of autumn trees. From your balcony, the red maples and orange oaks feel within reach. For a closer view, head down Depot Street to the Island Line Trail, where you can stroll or bike beneath a canopy of color along the shoreline.

Village at Cameron Harbor in Chattanooga, TN

• Monthly rent: $1,379–$2,909
• Fall feature: Porches and balconies with fall views
• Nearby leaf-peeping location: the Tennessee Riverwalk

Chattanooga becomes a flurry of activity in the fall from people leaf-peeping to seasonal festivals filling the streets. With its southern location in Tennessee, color comes later to Chattanooga. The best time for fall colors is around late October to early November.

At Village at Cameron Harbor, the Tennessee Riverwalk outside your door makes every fall day a chance to savor the crisp air and brilliant colors. For a new perspective, launch a kayak or paddleboard from nearby carry-in launches and watch autumn unfold from the water. It’s easy to see the season progressing from your window with the hill behind the community erupting into a symphony of reds, oranges, and yellows.

Find Your Scenic Fall View Today

Don’t just admire the autumn colors from afar, live in it by finding a scenic apartment community. Whether you want a balcony for leaf-peeping or nearby trails that let you dive into the colors, the perfect fall view can be found on Apartments.com.

This article was originally published on September 22, 2025.