Average Rent in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Denver, Denver, CO Rents

Downtown Denver rentals average $1,363 for a studio rental to $2,290 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,545, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $110 (8.76%) year-over-year from $1,260 to $1,370. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $428 (38.26%) year-over-year from $1,118 to $1,545. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $570 (-20.65%) year-over-year from $2,760 to $2,190. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-1.39%) year-over-year from $1,723 to $1,699. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $6,500 to $6,500. 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 26.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.61	$1,370	$1,260 (8.76%)	$1,106 (23.89%)
1 BR	$26.38	$1,545	$1,118 (38.26%)	$1,683 (-8.17%)
2 BR	$25.20	$2,190	$2,760 (-20.65%)	$2,779 (-21.19%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

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Top Cities Near Downtown Denver

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Downtown Denver. The average rent in Downtown Denver is currently $1,495 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Denver, CO, with an average rent of $1,430, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Denver, Denver, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $2,275 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Denver, Denver, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO is 24.81% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO are about 27.69% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Downtown Denver, Denver, CO in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Denver, CO	$1,025	$1,140	$1,750	$1,430
Lakewood, CO	$1,280	$1,265	$1,495	$1,495
Aurora, CO	$749	$999	$1,656	$2,275

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Denver

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Downtown Denver

There are a total of 6 counties located by Downtown Denver, Denver, CO. Some of these counties include Denver, CO, Jefferson, CO, and Arapahoe, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,810. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Denver, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,430. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,524, Douglas, CO is the most expensive county by Downtown Denver, Denver, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO is 28.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO is 21.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO is 18.56% 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	$1,025	$1,140	$1,750	$1,430
Jefferson, CO	$1,393	$1,233	$1,460	$1,467
Arapahoe, CO	$801	$1,049	$1,653	$1,740
Boulder, CO	$1,850	$1,642	$2,275	$1,880
Adams, CO	$925	$1,195	$1,980	$2,010
Douglas, CO	N/A	$1,685	$2,288	$2,524

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Denver

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Denver Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Denver, Denver, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,545. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Denver, 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 Downtown Denver, Denver, CO.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,363 and an average price per square feet of $26.61. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Denver.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,545 and an average price per square feet of $26.38. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Denver.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,290 and an average price per square feet of $25.20. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Denver.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Denver, Denver, CO is around $1,236/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.