Average Rent in Denver, CO

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Current Versus Historical Denver, CO Rents

Denver rentals average $1,050 for a studio rental to $3,214 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,350, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $293 (27.65%) year-over-year from $1,060 to $1,353. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $106 (7.30%) year-over-year from $1,449 to $1,555. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $526 (30.19%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $2,268. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $230 (8.59%) year-over-year from $2,680 to $2,910. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $660 (22.46%) year-over-year from $2,940 to $3,600. 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 down by 4.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.79	$1,353	$1,060 (27.65%)	$1,392 (-2.81%)
1 BR	$23.91	$1,555	$1,449 (7.30%)	$1,615 (-3.72%)
2 BR	$23.44	$2,268	$1,742 (30.19%)	$2,215 (2.37%)
3 BR	$24.36	$2,910	$2,680 (8.59%)	$2,856 (1.90%)
4+ BR	$19.04	$3,600	$2,940 (22.46%)	$3,440 (4.65%)

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 $1,547 per month. Our records show that Lakewood, CO, with an average rent of $1,519, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Denver, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,575 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 0.05% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.77% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Denver, CO are about 8.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.62% more expensive. 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	$1,302	$1,199	$1,520	$1,519
Aurora, CO	$799	$950	$1,624	$1,575

Top Neighborhoods Near Denver

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Denver. Some of these neighborhoods include Capitol Hill and Uptown. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Denver, CO in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Denver, CO is currently around $1,118 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Denver's average rent, which is actually $1,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Denver, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,025 per month. Whereas, at $1,210 average rent per month, Uptown 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	$819	$1,070	$1,575	$1,025
Uptown, Denver, CO	$995	$1,295	$2,140	$1,210

Top Counties Near Denver

There are a total of 4 counties located by Denver, CO. Some of these counties include Denver, CO, Arapahoe, CO, and Jefferson, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,474. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Denver, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,650, Adams, CO is the most expensive county by Denver, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Denver, CO is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Denver, CO is 3.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Denver, CO is 5.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Denver, CO	$1,050	$1,153	$1,723	$1,350
Arapahoe, CO	$1,075	$1,064	$1,543	$1,449
Jefferson, CO	$1,050	$1,197	$1,493	$1,499
Adams, CO	$799	$1,040	$1,798	$1,650

Top Zipcodes Near Denver

There is one zipcode in or near Denver, CO. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,025. 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 $1,025 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,025 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	$1,060	$1,995	$1,025

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 $1,350. 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $28.79. There are a total of 75 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 $1,153 and an average price per square feet of $23.91. There are a total of 188 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 $1,723 and an average price per square feet of $23.44. There are a total of 122 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 0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Denver, CO?

A reasonable rent price in Denver, CO is around $1,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.