Average Rent in Colorado

Home » CO

Current Versus Historical Colorado Rents

Colorado rentals average $1,150 for a studio rental to $2,998 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $431 (42.31%) year-over-year from $1,018 to $1,448. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (2.40%) year-over-year from $1,416 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $415 (25.16%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $2,065. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-1.25%) year-over-year from $2,532 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $541 (19.98%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $3,250. 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 27.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.95	$1,448	$1,018 (42.31%)	$1,360 (6.47%)
1 BR	$23.74	$1,450	$1,416 (2.40%)	$1,426 (1.71%)
2 BR	$21.35	$2,065	$1,650 (25.16%)	$1,753 (17.78%)
3 BR	$18.59	$2,500	$2,532 (-1.25%)	$2,482 (0.74%)
4+ BR	$14.83	$3,250	$2,708 (19.98%)	$2,942 (10.46%)

Historical Rents in Colorado

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Colorado

There are a total of 40 cities nearby Colorado. The average rent in Colorado is currently $2,170 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakewood, CO, with an average rent of $1,408, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Colorado is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Colorado's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Colorado is 14.78% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.03% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Colorado are about 11.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near Colorado in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lakewood, CO	$1,025	$1,265	$1,398	$1,408
Westminster, CO	$995	$1,238	$1,787	$1,513
El Paso, TX	$1,600	$763	$1,183	$1,595
Colorado Springs, CO	$750	$892	$1,235	$1,650
Denver, CO	$1,470	$1,283	$1,900	$1,650
Oklahoma City, OK	$2,438	$895	$1,400	$1,695
Salt Lake City, UT	$1,599	$1,799	$1,750	$1,799
Aurora, CO	$863	$1,100	$2,000	$1,975
Mesa, AZ	$1,050	$1,224	$1,563	$1,995
Scottsdale, AZ	$1,375	$1,900	$3,199	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Colorado

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Colorado. Some of these neighborhoods include Capitol Hill, Old East Dallas, and Downtown Las Vegas. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 total neighborhoods in or near Colorado in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Colorado is currently around $2,295 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,295. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Colorado's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Colorado, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,025 per month. Whereas, at $7,900 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Colorado. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Capitol Hill, Denver, CO	$900	$1,083	$1,299	$1,025
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$995	$1,190	$1,510	$1,285
Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV	$1,750	$1,075	$1,395	$1,410
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,035	$1,495	$1,421
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,452	$1,350	$1,600	$1,452
Central City, Salt Lake City, UT	$1,599	$1,675	$2,699	$1,600
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,250	$1,595	$1,900
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,050	$1,795	$1,995	$1,950
Green Valley South, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,350	$1,700	$1,963
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Winchester, NV	N/A	$2,035	$1,796	$1,995
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ	$778	$1,914	$2,600	$1,995
Sun City, AZ	N/A	$1,800	$2,050	$2,000
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,802	$1,895	$2,360	$2,167
Mountain Edge, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,750	$2,273
Green Valley North, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,400	$1,695	$2,295
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$2,450	$1,700	$2,295
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,395	$1,950	$2,350
Southern Highlands, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$3,750	$2,488
Sun City West, AZ	N/A	$1,438	$2,550	$2,500
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ	N/A	$1,830	$2,020	$2,598
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,700	$2,107	$3,232	$3,000
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,453	$3,675	$3,150
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,548	$3,500	$3,500
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,506	$2,775	$3,685	$3,575
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ	N/A	$2,300	$3,100	$3,600
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,900	$2,795	$3,400	$3,699
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,100	$3,200	$4,000
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,025	$2,250	$3,995	$4,300
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,375	$3,990	$5,550

Top Counties Near Colorado

There are a total of 47 counties located by Colorado. Some of these counties include Bernalillo, NM, Jefferson, CO, and Adams, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,056. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bernalillo, NM. Its average rent per month is $950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Colorado.

Typically, rent for studios in Colorado is 3.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Colorado is 5.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Colorado is 3.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bernalillo, NM	$700	$800	$995	$950
Jefferson, CO	$1,021	$1,238	$1,425	$1,425
Adams, CO	$875	$1,195	$1,495	$1,595
Denver, CO	$1,470	$1,283	$1,900	$1,650
Arapahoe, CO	$1,095	$1,150	$1,945	$1,650
El Paso, CO	$765	$920	$1,220	$1,885
Boulder, CO	$1,450	$1,600	$1,895	$1,895
Utah, UT	$900	$1,055	$1,325	$2,100
Weld, CO	$1,050	$1,949	$2,402	$2,121
Douglas, CO	N/A	$1,775	$2,300	$3,023

Top Zipcodes Near Colorado

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Colorado. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,531. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 80203, Denver, CO at $1,058 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,000 per month is 85255, Scottsdale, AZ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,234. That's at least $28 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Colorado is $1,614 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,340 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Colorado. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
80203, Denver, CO	$900	$1,099	$1,699	$1,058
80220, Denver, CO	$1,465	$1,673	$2,375	$1,820
85251, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,253	$1,946	$2,500	$3,000
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,290	$1,463	$2,133	$3,350
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,200	$3,500	$5,000
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$980	$1,303	$2,306	$2,395
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$2,025	$2,122	$3,600	$4,000
75070, McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,961	$2,300	$2,500
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,500	$1,500	$2,638	$2,300
75071, Anna, TX	N/A	$1,475	$2,074	$2,563

Frequently Asked Questions - Colorado Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Colorado?

The average monthly rental price for Colorado apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Colorado 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 Colorado.

How much is a studio apartment in Colorado?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $29.95. There are a total of 161 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Colorado.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Colorado?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $23.74. There are a total of 529 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Colorado.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Colorado?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $21.35. There are a total of 513 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Colorado.

How have rent prices in Colorado changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Colorado can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Colorado?

A reasonable rent price in Colorado is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.