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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,615/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,615 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Denver rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Denver, you can expect to pay about $1,385 per month for a studio, $1,615 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,124 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,889 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,385/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,615/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,124/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,889/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,083/month
430 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,137/month
1,577 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,933/month
2,271 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,676/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,224/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,245/month
1,626 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,035/month
2,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,592/month
577 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,560/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,265/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,578/month
2,069 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $54 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Barnum West, Ruby Hill and Midtown Denver are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Barnum West
$1,032/month
540 Sq Ft
Ruby Hill
$1,063/month
630 Sq Ft
Midtown Denver
$1,081/month
524 Sq Ft
Goldsmith
$1,115/month
664 Sq Ft
Mar Lee
$1,129/month
581 Sq Ft
Harvey Park
$1,151/month
564 Sq Ft
Villa Park
$1,158/month
549 Sq Ft
Kennedy
$1,165/month
652 Sq Ft
North Denver
$1,208/month
657 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,219/month
646 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Country Club, Golden Triangle and Belcaro are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,564/month
814 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,521/month
791 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,381/month
848 Sq Ft
Cole
$2,352/month
769 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek
$2,331/month
821 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,329/month
757 Sq Ft
LoHi
$2,264/month
765 Sq Ft
Rosedale
$2,247/month
818 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$2,242/month
737 Sq Ft
LoDo
$2,228/month
757 Sq Ft

Which Denver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denver
$2,093/month
734 Sq Ft
West Denver
$1,913/month
719 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,521/month
791 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$2,242/month
737 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,329/month
757 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,686/month
711 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,140/month
763 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek South
$1,399/month
724 Sq Ft
Hampden
$1,382/month
703 Sq Ft
Central Park
$1,854/month
711 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 $1,615, you’ll want to make about $5,383 per month or $64,596 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 10.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 20.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,385 - $2,889. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 13.0% less for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

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Denver, CO

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How does Denver, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Denver, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Barnum West

Denver, CO

Country Club

Denver, CO

Studio
-
$972/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,323/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,264/month
Three Bedroom
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225 S Harrison St,
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$1,613 - $3,463 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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IMT Lowry

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Denver, CO 80230

$1,510 - $3,205 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Outlook DTC

Outlook DTC

5031 S Ulster St,
Denver, CO 80237

$1,653 - $2,953 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Alas Over Lowry

Alas Over Lowry

82 N Uinta Way,
Denver, CO 80230

$1,323 - $4,523 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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