MBK Rental Living, a luxury apartment developer previously focused solely on California, has announced the opening of its first two communities outside the state, in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The move represents a strategic expansion into the Western U.S., with the developer eyeing further growth in the region.
The two communities, Alexan Peña Station in Northeast Denver and The Aven in Colorado Springs, are set to open this summer. Alexan Peña Station, developed with joint venture partners Trammell Crow Residential and Tokyo Tatemono, features 578 units across 14 three- and four-story buildings on a 20-acre site. The Aven, developed in collaboration with Hines, offers 284 units on 9.7 acres with unobstructed mountain views.
“After much anticipation, we are pleased to open the doors of our two newest luxury apartment communities and usher in a new era of development in Colorado with the support of our JV partners,” said Ken McCarren, President of MBK Rental Living. “This strategic expansion signals our growth to become a luxury developer in the Western U.S., with a keen focus on building communities that enrich the lives of residents and provide significant returns for partners and investors.”
Alexan Peña Station offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 686 to 1,350 square feet. Amenities include two resort-style pools with sun shelves and cabanas, two clubhouses, co-working offices, community garden plots, and a beer garden with outdoor games. The community is centered around a two-acre public park featuring dog parks, a pickleball court, and a multi-use trail. Located in Northeast Denver, it provides walkability to popular destinations and convenient access to public transportation for Denver International Airport and regional attractions such as the Denver Zoo and Dicks Sporting Goods Park.
The Aven in Colorado Springs includes units ranging from 606 to 1,429 square feet, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom plans. Amenities include a clubhouse with a resort-style pool, contemporary co-working spaces, a fitness center, and a dog park. Situated in the Briargate neighborhood, the community offers scenic living and easy access to premier shopping, top-rated schools, and outdoor amenities. It is minutes from John Venezia Community Park, The Promenade Shops, Peterson Space Force Base, and the United States Air Force Academy, with easy access to Highway I-25 and Mountain Metro Transit Route 38.
“Colorado is a very dynamic market and a highly desirable place to live, and we are eager to introduce our best-in-class amenities, gathering spaces and activities that are personalized for each community to enrich the lives of residents,” McCarren noted. “Based on our leasing activity and the community interest we have seen so far, I certainly envision additional projects in the state and others in the Western U.S. to announce in the future.”
MBK Rental Living continues to lease several communities in California, including Esperanza and Solana in Duarte, Zia in Anaheim, The Haven in Petaluma, and Vida in Morgan Hill. Plans are set for three new communities to begin pre-leasing in early 2026: Vintage Farms in Murrieta, The Sanctuary in Thousand Oaks, and Las Brisas in Santa Maria.
Alexan Peña Station is located at 6355 N Ceylon St in Denver, Colorado. For leasing inquiries, visit https://alexanpenastation.com. The Aven is located at 9520 Antora Grove in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For leasing inquiries, visit https://livetheaven.com. For more information about MBK Rental Living, visit https://www.mbkrentalliving.com.
