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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,632/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Denver, CO Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Denver, CO is $1,632 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Denver rent prices are 1% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Denver average $1,395 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Denver average $1,632 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Denver average $2,148 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Denver average $2,876 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,395/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,632/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,148/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,876/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,246/month
473 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,348/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,080/month
1,590 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,132/month
2,379 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,663/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,216/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,335/month
1,794 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,281/month
2,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,612/month
557 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,569/month
1,228 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,288/month
1,762 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,423/month
2,283 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $46 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ruby Hill
$1,061/month
623 Sq Ft
Midtown Denver
$1,077/month
526 Sq Ft
Mar Lee
$1,111/month
608 Sq Ft
Harvey Park
$1,147/month
580 Sq Ft
North Denver
$1,175/month
557 Sq Ft
Whittier
$1,203/month
597 Sq Ft
Villa Park
$1,225/month
523 Sq Ft
East Colfax
$1,232/month
619 Sq Ft
Kennedy
$1,263/month
664 Sq Ft
Washington Virginia Vale
$1,290/month
677 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,764/month
762 Sq Ft
Lowry
$2,646/month
723 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,556/month
863 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,523/month
796 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek
$2,510/month
835 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,366/month
762 Sq Ft
Cole
$2,313/month
764 Sq Ft
LoHi
$2,307/month
771 Sq Ft
LoDo
$2,233/month
768 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$2,208/month
737 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
$2,117/month
737 Sq Ft
West Denver
$1,962/month
731 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,523/month
796 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$2,208/month
737 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,725/month
728 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,106/month
750 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,366/month
762 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek South
$1,388/month
724 Sq Ft
Ballpark
$2,029/month
777 Sq Ft
Hampden
$1,378/month
700 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 $1,632, you’ll want to make about $5,440 per month or $65,280 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 $1,395 - $2,876. 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

21,767 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Ruby Hill

Denver, CO

Country Club

Denver, CO

Studio
$798/month
$972/month
One Bedroom
$973/month
$1,355/month
Two Bedroom
$1,209/month
$1,209/month
Three Bedroom
$1,298/month
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Denver, CO 80230

$1,519 - $4,219 Total Monthly Price

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IMT Cherry Creek

755 S Dexter St,
Denver, CO 80246

$1,696 - $2,345 Total Monthly Price

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Gardens at Cherry Creek

225 S Harrison St,
Denver, CO 80209

$1,809 - $3,408 Total Monthly Price

1-3 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 June 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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