Why Living in a 3-Story Townhome Is the Best

If you've been apartment hunting for a while, you already know how hard it is to find a place that actually feels like home. A 3-story townhome changes that equation in a pretty significant way. Spread across multiple floors, you get the privacy of a house, the community feel of a neighborhood, and the square footage to share your space with people you love — without anyone feeling like they're living on top of each other.

What’s The Biggest Thing That Makes a 3-Story Townhome Different From an Apartment?

The biggest difference is how the space is organized. In a traditional apartment, everything happens on one level — your bedroom is around the corner from your kitchen, which is steps from your living room. That layout works for some, but it doesn't leave much room for separation.

A 3-story townhome gives each part of your life its own floor. Common areas can live on one level, bedrooms can be tucked away on another, and you can carve out quiet, private corners without having to share walls with strangers above or below you. That's a meaningful upgrade — especially if you're living with roommates, a family, or even just working from home and needing a dedicated space to focus.

A Simple Change of Layout Makes a World of Difference 

When a floor plan is designed thoughtfully, you feel it in how you move through your day. You wake up in a bedroom that's removed from the noise of the main living space. You head downstairs to cook breakfast in a kitchen that flows into a living area big enough to actually relax in. And if you need to get some work done, you have somewhere to go that isn't the corner of your bedroom.

That kind of separation isn't a luxury — for a lot of people, it's the difference between feeling at home and feeling cramped.

The Other Perks of a 3-Story Townhome Layout

Here's what you actually get when you choose this kind of home:

• More square footage across dedicated floors — space is organized vertically, which means you're not sacrificing square footage for a ground-floor footprint
• Natural separation between living and sleeping areas — no more trying to wind down for bed when the TV is three feet away
• Privacy from neighbors — no unit above you, no unit below you
• Room for four bedrooms — at The Vista, the floor plan accommodates four full bedrooms, which is a rare find in a rental

Specific Amenities That Come With the Vista’s 3 Story Townhomes 

If you're looking for a place that checks those boxes, The Vista in Commerce City, Colorado is worth a look. These are brand new townhomes built with the kind of finishes that make a real difference in daily life. Beyond the floor plan itself, The Vista's 3-story townhomes come loaded with features that make the everyday feel a little easier:

• High ceilings — the kind that make every room feel open and airy, not boxed in
• Granite countertops — a small detail that makes cooking feel less like a chore
• Stainless steel appliances and a full-size refrigerator — no dorm-style mini fridge in sight
• In-unit washer and dryer — this one alone is worth it
• Primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom — real privacy for whoever needs it most

A 3-Story Townhome Works for More Than One Kind of Life

One of the reasons this layout resonates with so many different people is that it flexes. It's not designed for just one type of household.

For Families

Four bedrooms spread across three floors means kids have their own space and parents have theirs. You can put bedrooms on the upper floor and keep the main living space on the ground level, so mornings and evenings have a natural rhythm instead of a chaotic one.

For Roommates

Splitting a 3-story townhome with roommates is a fundamentally different experience than cramming into a two-bedroom apartment. When each person has their own floor or section of the home, you're not constantly in each other's space. You get to share the cost without sacrificing the feeling of having your own place.

For Remote Workers

Working from home is a lot more sustainable when you have a room that's designated for work. In a multi-story floor plan, it's easy to set up a dedicated home office and actually leave it at the end of the day — even if "leaving the office" just means walking down a flight of stairs.

What the Surrounding Neighborhood Adds to the Picture

Where your townhome sits matters just as much as what's inside it. For example, the Vista’s surrounding area is convenient without feeling hectic.

James Allen Family Park is right next door — easy access for morning walks, outdoor time with kids, or just getting outside when you've been inside all day. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is about five minutes away, which is a surprisingly peaceful escape for a neighborhood this connected to the city.

For everything else:

• Northfield Shopping & Dining — 8 minutes away
• National Western Complex — 10 minutes
• Mission Ballroom — 14 minutes
• Downtown Denver — 15 minutes
• RiNo Art District — 15 minutes
• Union Station — 18 minutes
• Ball Arena and Empower Field at Mile High — 20 minutes
• Denver International Airport — 25 minutes

There's a coffee shop directly across the street, and the community itself is walkable to a central park with basketball courts, volleyball, ping pong, and a walking path. That's not a bad list for a place you can walk out the front door and into.

Ready to See a 3-Story Townhome in Person?

If you've been on the fence about whether a 3-story townhome is the right fit, the best way to answer that question is to walk through one. The Vista is now leasing brand new 4-bedroom townhomes in Commerce City for June 2026.

Call (720) 602-7415 or reach out through the contact page to book a tour. Once you see the space — the high ceilings, the separation between floors, the finishes — it tends to answer the question pretty quickly.