Average Rent in 80203, Denver, CO

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Current Versus Historical 80203, Denver, CO Rents

80203 rentals average $945 for a studio rental to $1,785 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,033, or roughly $24 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $186 (20.55%) year-over-year from $906 to $1,092. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $145 (13.78%) year-over-year from $1,054 to $1,199. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $421 (30.87%) year-over-year from $1,364 to $1,785. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,177 (68.31%) year-over-year from $1,723 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,495 to $3,495. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 12.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $27.96 $1,092 $906 (20.55%) $1,077 (1.41%)
1 BR $23.35 $1,199 $1,054 (13.78%) $1,373 (-12.69%)
2 BR $23.48 $1,785 $1,364 (30.87%) $2,108 (-15.34%)

Historical Rents in 80203, Denver, CO

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Top Cities Near 80203

There are a total of 3 cities nearby 80203. The average rent in 80203 is currently $1,495 per month. Our records show that Denver, CO, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 80203, Denver, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,617 per month.

Let's compare 80203, Denver, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 80203, Denver, CO is 11.11% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.55% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 80203, Denver, CO are about 7.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near 80203, Denver, CO in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Denver, CO $1,050 $1,140 $1,720 $1,350
Lakewood, CO $1,325 $1,199 $1,495 $1,495
Aurora, CO $799 $950 $1,650 $1,617

Top Neighborhoods Near 80203

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near 80203. Some of these neighborhoods include Capitol Hill and Uptown. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near 80203, Denver, CO in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near 80203, Denver, CO is currently around $1,118 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 80203's average rent, which is only $1,033. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 80203, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,040 per month. Whereas, at $1,195 average rent per month, Uptown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 80203. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Capitol Hill, Denver, CO $849 $1,060 $1,425 $1,040
Uptown, Denver, CO $972 $1,273 $2,115 $1,195

Top Counties Near 80203

There are a total of 5 counties located by 80203, Denver, CO. Some of these counties include Denver, CO, Arapahoe, CO, and Jefferson, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,495. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Denver, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,995, Boulder, CO is the most expensive county by 80203, Denver, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in 80203, Denver, CO is 11.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 80203, Denver, CO is 7.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 80203, Denver, CO is 3.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Denver, CO $1,050 $1,140 $1,720 $1,350
Arapahoe, CO $1,075 $1,045 $1,547 $1,461
Jefferson, CO $1,050 $1,197 $1,466 $1,495
Adams, CO $799 $1,067 $1,798 $1,655
Boulder, CO N/A $1,642 $1,995 $1,995

Top Zipcodes Near 80203



Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Frequently Asked Questions - 80203 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 80203, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for 80203, Denver, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,033. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 80203, Denver, CO rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 80203, Denver, CO.
How much is a studio apartment in 80203, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $945 and an average price per square feet of $27.96. There are a total of 32 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 80203.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 80203, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,060 and an average price per square feet of $23.35. There are a total of 60 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 80203.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 80203, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,785 and an average price per square feet of $23.48. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 80203.
How have rent prices in 80203, Denver, CO changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 80203, Denver, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.68% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 80203, Denver, CO?
A reasonable rent price in 80203, Denver, CO is around $826/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.