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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,670/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,670 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Denver rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Denver, you can expect to pay about $1,448 per month for a studio, $1,670 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,179 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,846 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,448/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,670/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,179/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,846/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,314/month
429 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,359/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,041/month
1,668 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,325/month
2,586 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,898/month
764 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,421/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,002/month
1,907 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,686/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,569/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,460/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,232/month
2,446 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $26 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Glen Meadows Condominiums, Kalcevic Heights and East Montrose are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Meadows Condominiums
$965/month
709 Sq Ft
Kalcevic Heights
$1,182/month
519 Sq Ft
East Montrose
$1,197/month
552 Sq Ft
Lee Downs
$1,201/month
704 Sq Ft
Ruby Hill
$1,205/month
615 Sq Ft
Holly Hills
$1,213/month
656 Sq Ft
Perl Mack Manor
$1,219/month
547 Sq Ft
Burns Brentwood
$1,219/month
568 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,224/month
639 Sq Ft
Harvey Park
$1,231/month
593 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Stapleton Mansion Homes Condominiums, Pearl at DTC and Stokes Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stapleton Mansion Homes Condominiums
$3,867/month
856 Sq Ft
Pearl at DTC
$3,839/month
795 Sq Ft
Stokes Place
$3,098/month
881 Sq Ft
The Colony at Village West
$3,093/month
758 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,841/month
855 Sq Ft
Burlington Capitol Hill
$2,826/month
836 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek
$2,814/month
835 Sq Ft
LoDo
$2,811/month
805 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,793/month
734 Sq Ft
Boulevard Place
$2,743/month
814 Sq Ft

Which Denver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Denver with the most apartments available are Downtown Denver, East Denver and West Denver .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denver
$2,207/month
729 Sq Ft
East Denver
$1,849/month
723 Sq Ft
West Denver
$2,115/month
721 Sq Ft
Glendale University Area
$1,836/month
709 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,248/month
749 Sq Ft
Central Park
$2,212/month
711 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,824/month
707 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek South
$1,701/month
768 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,267/month
721 Sq Ft
Green Valley Ranch
$1,876/month
784 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Denver, CO?

Because the average rent in Denver is $1,670, you’ll want to make about $5,566 per month or $66,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Denver, CO is 9.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 23.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,448 - $2,846. You can expect to pay 1.9% more for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.

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Denver, CO

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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,715 - $4,345

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Denver, CO 80246

1-2 Beds | $1,665 - $2,370

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Aurora, CO 80012

Studio - 2 Beds | $972 - $2,372

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Revive At 9 Mile Station

10700 E Dartmouth Ave,
Denver, CO 80014

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,050 - $1,771

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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