Average Rent in Colorado

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Current Versus Historical Colorado Rents

Colorado rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $2,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,630, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $481 (46.83%) year-over-year from $1,027 to $1,508. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $333 (-21.78%) year-over-year from $1,528 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $56 (-3.32%) year-over-year from $1,691 to $1,635. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.13%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $252 (9.28%) year-over-year from $2,713 to $2,965. 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 29.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.18% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.66	$1,508	$1,027 (46.83%)	$1,350 (11.67%)
1 BR	$24.80	$1,195	$1,528 (-21.78%)	$1,528 (-21.78%)
2 BR	$20.80	$1,635	$1,691 (-3.32%)	$1,790 (-8.66%)
3 BR	$18.40	$2,495	$2,498 (-0.13%)	$2,462 (1.35%)
4+ BR	$15.39	$2,965	$2,713 (9.28%)	$2,898 (2.28%)

Historical Rents in Colorado

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Top Cities Near Colorado

There are a total of 39 cities nearby Colorado. The average rent in Colorado is currently $2,150 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakewood, CO, with an average rent of $1,418, 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 11.72% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Colorado are about 8.97% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.49% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 39 total cities near Colorado in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lakewood, CO	$1,360	$1,265	$1,425	$1,418
El Paso, TX	$950	$750	$1,150	$1,600
Aurora, CO	$837	$1,000	$1,575	$1,648
Denver, CO	$1,500	$1,304	$1,763	$1,671
Oklahoma City, OK	$2,298	$895	$1,300	$1,675
Salt Lake City, UT	$1,599	$1,585	$1,845	$1,750
Colorado Springs, CO	$995	$1,010	$1,250	$1,900
Mesa, AZ	$1,088	$1,195	$1,511	$1,995
Peoria, AZ	N/A	$1,323	$1,885	$2,395
Scottsdale, AZ	$1,207	$1,895	$3,250	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Colorado

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Colorado. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Vickery. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Colorado in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Colorado is currently around $2,275 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,275. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Colorado's average rent, which is only $1,630. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Colorado, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,199 per month. Whereas, at $8,600 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
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$995	$1,175	$1,395	$1,199
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,000	$1,490	$1,410
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,655	$1,250	$1,700	$1,452
Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV	$1,423	$1,100	$1,410	$1,551
Winchester, NV	$900	$1,411	$2,000	$1,797
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,286	$1,500	$1,885
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	$1,125	$1,300	$1,590	$1,900
Sun City, AZ	N/A	$1,748	$1,850	$1,900
Green Valley South, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,275	$1,525	$1,950
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Green Valley North, Henderson, NV	N/A	$895	$1,761	$2,000
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ	$1,099	$1,914	$2,695	$2,147
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,025	$2,100	$2,375	$2,148
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,596	$1,895	$2,395	$2,220
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,443	$1,663	$2,250
Mountain Edge, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,300
Southern Highlands, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,855	$2,373
Vistancia, Peoria, AZ	N/A	N/A	$2,650	$2,375
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,350	$1,850	$2,387
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ	N/A	$1,830	$2,000	$2,400
Sun City West, AZ	N/A	$1,488	$2,600	$2,600
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,435	$3,500	$3,000
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,658	$2,098	$3,388	$3,030
Roseland, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$2,040	$3,200	$3,073
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,295	$2,750	$3,250	$3,599
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,557	$2,781	$3,680	$3,600
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,400	$3,800	$3,750
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,850	$3,375	$4,200
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,025	$2,250	$3,995	$4,490
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	$4,500	$5,965

Top Counties Near Colorado

There are a total of 46 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 $2,000. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bernalillo, NM. Its average rent per month is $908. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,750, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Colorado.

Typically, rent for studios in Colorado is 15.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Colorado is 12.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Colorado is 2.56% 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	$765	$825	$995	$908
Jefferson, CO	$1,360	$1,265	$1,400	$1,400
Adams, CO	$837	$1,010	$1,545	$1,515
Denver, CO	$1,500	$1,304	$1,763	$1,671
Boulder, CO	$2,700	$1,542	$1,850	$1,678
Arapahoe, CO	$1,591	$1,145	$1,671	$1,685
Salt Lake, UT	$1,599	$1,495	$1,500	$1,848
El Paso, CO	$980	$1,025	$1,250	$1,925
Utah, UT	N/A	$1,100	$1,200	$1,995
Douglas, CO	N/A	$1,775	$2,125	$2,945

Top Zipcodes Near Colorado

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Colorado. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. 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 $1,050 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 $980. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Colorado is $1,520 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,350 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	$945	$1,050	$2,196	$1,050
85251, Scottsdale, AZ	$799	$1,991	$2,497	$3,000
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,350	$1,568	$2,220	$3,173
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,890	$3,898	$5,000
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$980	$1,400	$2,050	$2,350
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$2,025	$2,184	$3,948	$4,200
75070, McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,961	$2,363	$2,500
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,498	$1,497	$2,695	$2,395
75071, Anna, TX	$5,000	$1,475	$1,875	$2,500
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,624	$1,425	$1,712	$2,000

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 $1,630. 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $28.66. There are a total of 139 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 $1,154 and an average price per square feet of $24.80. There are a total of 530 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 $1,560 and an average price per square feet of $20.80. There are a total of 496 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 0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Colorado?

A reasonable rent price in Colorado is around $1,304/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.