Average Rent in Denver, CO

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Current Versus Historical Denver, CO Rents

Denver rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $3,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,660, or roughly $26 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $408 (38.46%) year-over-year from $1,062 to $1,470. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $261 (17.87%) year-over-year from $1,461 to $1,723. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $617 (33.82%) year-over-year from $1,823 to $2,440. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (7.19%) year-over-year from $2,890 to $3,098. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-2.62%) year-over-year from $3,338 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 16.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.90% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $29.73 $1,470 $1,062 (38.46%) $1,483 (-0.90%)
1 BR $24.38 $1,723 $1,461 (17.87%) $1,542 (11.73%)
2 BR $24.07 $2,440 $1,823 (33.82%) $2,140 (14.01%)
3 BR $25.06 $3,098 $2,890 (7.19%) $2,964 (4.50%)
4+ BR $21.44 $3,250 $3,338 (-2.62%) $3,433 (-5.34%)

Historical Rents in Denver, CO

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Top Cities Near Denver

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Denver. The average rent in Denver is currently $1,518 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 $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Denver, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,880 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 33.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Denver, CO are about 1.39% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.02% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Denver, CO in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lakewood, CO $1,474 $1,265 $1,373 $1,400
Westminster, CO $995 $1,195 $1,849 $1,518
Aurora, CO $850 $1,125 $2,042 $1,880

Top Neighborhoods Near Denver

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Denver. One neighborhood in the area is Capitol Hill. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Denver, CO in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Denver, CO is currently around $1,037 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Denver's average rent, which is actually $1,660. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Denver, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,037 per month. Whereas, at $1,037 average rent per month, Capitol Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Denver. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Capitol Hill, Denver, CO $919 $1,083 $1,379 $1,037

Top Counties Near Denver

There are a total of 5 counties located by Denver, CO. Some of these counties include Jefferson, CO, Arapahoe, CO, and Adams, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,595. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,425. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,850, Boulder, CO is the most expensive county by Denver, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Denver, CO is 27.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Denver, CO is 2.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Denver, CO is 4.13% 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 $1,063 $1,258 $1,415 $1,425
Arapahoe, CO $1,095 $1,150 $1,940 $1,550
Adams, CO $912 $1,195 $1,595 $1,595
Denver, CO $1,500 $1,295 $1,875 $1,660
Boulder, CO $1,450 $1,596 $1,798 $1,850

Top Zipcodes Near Denver

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Denver, CO. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,420. 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 $1,070 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,770 per month is 80220, Denver, CO.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,163. That's at least $31 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Denver, CO is $1,395 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,035 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Denver, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
80220, Denver, CO $1,390 $1,720 $2,395 $1,770
80203, Denver, CO $935 $1,070 $1,675 $1,070

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 $1,660. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $29.73. There are a total of 101 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 $24.38. There are a total of 185 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 $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $24.07. There are a total of 123 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 0.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Denver, CO?
A reasonable rent price in Denver, CO is around $1,328/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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