Average Rent in Denver, CO

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Current Versus Historical Denver, CO Rents

Denver rentals average $1,505 for a studio rental to $3,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,630, or roughly $24 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 $440 (38.97%) year-over-year from $1,128 to $1,568. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $245 (-14.88%) year-over-year from $1,645 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (1.44%) year-over-year from $1,848 to $1,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $89 (-3.12%) year-over-year from $2,847 to $2,759. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $139 (-4.22%) year-over-year from $3,288 to $3,150. 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 23.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.58	$1,568	$1,128 (38.97%)	$1,528 (2.60%)
1 BR	$24.63	$1,400	$1,645 (-14.88%)	$1,645 (-14.89%)
2 BR	$23.30	$1,875	$1,848 (1.44%)	$2,224 (-15.71%)
3 BR	$22.04	$2,759	$2,847 (-3.12%)	$2,996 (-7.92%)
4+ BR	$18.51	$3,150	$3,288 (-4.22%)	$3,425 (-8.04%)

Historical Rents in Denver, CO

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Top Cities Near Denver

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Denver. The average rent in Denver is currently $1,535 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakewood, CO, with an average rent of $1,399, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Denver, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,670 per month.

Let's compare Denver, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Denver, CO is 37.87% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Denver, CO are about 14.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.62% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Denver, CO in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lakewood, CO	$995	$1,265	$1,405	$1,399
Aurora, CO	$875	$1,000	$1,588	$1,670

Top Neighborhoods Near Denver

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Denver

There are a total of 6 counties located by Denver, CO. Some of these counties include Jefferson, CO, Adams, CO, and Denver, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,668. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,399. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,945, Douglas, CO is the most expensive county by Denver, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Denver, CO is 16.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Denver, CO is 1.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Denver, CO is 1.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jefferson, CO	$995	$1,265	$1,400	$1,399
Adams, CO	$875	$1,010	$1,449	$1,495
Denver, CO	$1,505	$1,295	$1,745	$1,630
Arapahoe, CO	$1,591	$1,142	$1,695	$1,706
Boulder, CO	$2,600	$1,592	$1,850	$1,725
Douglas, CO	N/A	$1,750	$2,120	$2,945

Top Zipcodes Near Denver

There is one zipcode in or near Denver, CO. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,072. 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 $1,072 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,072 per month is 80203, Denver, CO.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Denver, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
80203, Denver, CO	$945	$1,072	$2,196	$1,072

Frequently Asked Questions - Denver Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Denver, CO?

The average monthly rental price for Denver, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,630. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Denver, CO.

How much is a studio apartment in Denver, CO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,505 and an average price per square feet of $28.58. There are a total of 97 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Denver.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $24.63. There are a total of 189 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Denver.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Denver, CO?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,745 and an average price per square feet of $23.30. There are a total of 147 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Denver.

How have rent prices in Denver, CO changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Denver, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Denver, CO?

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