Average Rent in Colorado

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Current Versus Historical Colorado Rents

Colorado rentals average $1,050 for a studio rental to $2,971 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $403 (41.37%) year-over-year from $973 to $1,376. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $59 (4.36%) year-over-year from $1,358 to $1,418. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $539 (33.43%) year-over-year from $1,611 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (6.92%) year-over-year from $2,432 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (5.01%) year-over-year from $2,704 to $2,839. 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 21.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.35	$1,376	$973 (41.37%)	$1,137 (21.06%)
1 BR	$23.01	$1,418	$1,358 (4.36%)	$1,504 (-5.74%)
2 BR	$20.93	$2,150	$1,611 (33.43%)	$1,787 (20.34%)
3 BR	$19.06	$2,600	$2,432 (6.92%)	$2,443 (6.41%)
4+ BR	$14.35	$2,839	$2,704 (5.01%)	$2,886 (-1.62%)

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 $2,195 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Salt Lake City, UT, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Colorado is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,800 per month.

Let's compare Colorado's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Colorado is 3.52% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Colorado are about 9.89% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.13% 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
Salt Lake City, UT	$857	$1,095	$1,595	$1,300
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
El Paso, TX	$875	$799	$1,100	$1,625
Oklahoma City, OK	$2,248	$900	$1,250	$1,675
Colorado Springs, CO	$1,292	$943	$1,185	$1,715
Mesa, AZ	$1,087	$1,228	$1,500	$2,025
Peoria, AZ	N/A	$1,225	$1,885	$2,300
Scottsdale, AZ	$899	$1,998	$3,500	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Colorado

There are a total of 39 neighborhoods in or near Colorado. Some of these neighborhoods include Capitol Hill, Uptown, and Old East Dallas. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 39 total neighborhoods in or near Colorado in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Colorado is currently around $2,200 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Colorado's average rent, which is only $1,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Colorado, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,040 per month. Whereas, at $7,500 average rent per month, PGA West 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	$849	$1,060	$1,425	$1,040
Uptown, Denver, CO	$972	$1,273	$2,115	$1,195
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,066	$1,099	$1,800	$1,199
Bella Vita, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,150	$1,250	$1,225
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$975	$1,473	$1,551
Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV	$1,075	$1,488	$1,495	$1,650
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	N/A	$935	$1,495	$1,900
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,273	$1,545	$1,995
Green Valley South, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,250	$1,650	$2,000
Green Valley North, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,240	$1,650	$2,040
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$1,998	$1,998	$3,125	$2,100
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,150
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,434	$1,887	$2,425	$2,150
Winchester, NV	$1,050	$1,625	$2,200	$2,195
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,350	$1,538	$2,195
Mountain Edge, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,023	$2,200
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,323	$1,900	$2,385
Sun City, AZ	N/A	$1,725	$2,500	$2,400
Southern Highlands, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,855	$2,500
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,648
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,365	$3,500	$2,995
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,847	$2,288	$3,545	$3,195
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,650	$2,974	$3,951	$3,647
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,000	$3,425	$3,800
Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta, La Quinta, CA	N/A	$5,500	$2,095	$3,800
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,500	$3,975	$3,963
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,500	$2,650	$4,395	$4,695
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,950	$3,800	$4,998
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,450	$4,000	$6,000

Top Counties Near Colorado

There are a total of 45 counties located by Colorado. Some of these counties include Bernalillo, NM, Lubbock, TX, and Denver, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,995. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 8 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 4.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Colorado is 8.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Colorado is 3.10% 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	$773	$825	$995	$950
Lubbock, TX	$500	$599	$799	$1,349
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
Salt Lake, UT	$875	$1,095	$1,378	$1,623
Adams, CO	$799	$1,067	$1,798	$1,655
Utah, UT	N/A	$1,025	$1,238	$1,838
El Paso, CO	$999	$946	$1,200	$1,873
Boulder, CO	N/A	$1,642	$1,995	$1,995

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 $1,033 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,500 per month is 85255, Scottsdale, AZ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $800. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Colorado is $1,650 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,458 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	$1,060	$1,785	$1,033
85251, Scottsdale, AZ	$799	$2,000	$2,495	$3,000
75034, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,670	$2,220	$3,000
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,032	$4,200	$5,500
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	N/A	$1,433	$2,050	$2,300
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$1,500	$2,525	$4,000	$4,385
75070, McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,805	$2,458	$2,500
75219, Dallas, TX	$938	$1,598	$2,700	$2,500
75071, Anna, TX	$5,000	$1,400	$2,059	$2,500
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,095	$1,204	$1,613	$1,888

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 $1,550. 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $29.35. There are a total of 106 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 $1,103 and an average price per square feet of $23.01. There are a total of 400 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 $1,547 and an average price per square feet of $20.93. There are a total of 467 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 0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Colorado?

A reasonable rent price in Colorado is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.