Average Rent in Jefferson, CO

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Current Versus Historical Jefferson, CO Rents

Jefferson rentals average $1,360 for a studio rental to $3,204 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,486, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $632 (60.65%) year-over-year from $1,042 to $1,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $90 (7.47%) year-over-year from $1,205 to $1,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (7.20%) year-over-year from $1,492 to $1,599. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $382 (14.32%) year-over-year from $2,666 to $3,048. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $712 (23.87%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $3,695. 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 37.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.49	$1,675	$1,042 (60.65%)	$1,256 (33.34%)
1 BR	$24.14	$1,295	$1,205 (7.47%)	$1,407 (-7.94%)
2 BR	$21.21	$1,599	$1,492 (7.20%)	$1,673 (-4.44%)
3 BR	$21.34	$3,048	$2,666 (14.32%)	$2,586 (17.86%)
4+ BR	$16.36	$3,695	$2,983 (23.87%)	$3,183 (16.07%)

Historical Rents in Jefferson, CO

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Top Cities Near Jefferson

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Jefferson. The average rent in Jefferson is currently $1,650 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Westminster, CO, with an average rent of $1,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jefferson, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,797 per month.

Let's compare Jefferson, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jefferson, CO is 5.48% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jefferson, CO are about 2.51% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.67% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Jefferson, CO in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westminster, CO	$1,285	$1,195	$1,385	$1,375
Lakewood, CO	$1,619	$1,295	$1,399	$1,399
Colorado Springs, CO	$834	$1,012	$1,295	$1,650
Denver, CO	$1,470	$1,249	$1,840	$1,700
Aurora, CO	$425	$1,059	$1,800	$1,797

Top Neighborhoods Near Jefferson

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Jefferson

There are a total of 3 counties located by Jefferson, CO. Some of these counties include Denver, CO, Boulder, CO, and Douglas, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,735. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Denver, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,760, Douglas, CO is the most expensive county by Jefferson, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Jefferson, CO is 8.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jefferson, CO is 26.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jefferson, CO is 32.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Denver, CO	$1,470	$1,249	$1,840	$1,700
Boulder, CO	$2,400	$1,642	$1,895	$1,735
Douglas, CO	N/A	$1,730	$2,199	$2,760

Top Zipcodes Near Jefferson

There is one zipcode in or near Jefferson, CO. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,175. 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 $1,175 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,175 per month is 80203, Denver, CO.

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
80203, Denver, CO	$943	$1,175	$2,292	$1,175

Frequently Asked Questions - Jefferson Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Jefferson, CO?

The average monthly rental price for Jefferson, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,486. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, CO.

How much is a studio apartment in Jefferson, CO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,360 and an average price per square feet of $34.49. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $24.14. There are a total of 46 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,435 and an average price per square feet of $21.21. There are a total of 91 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Jefferson, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Jefferson, CO?

A reasonable rent price in Jefferson, CO is around $1,189/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.