Momentum at First Creek
17700 E 56th Ave,
Denver, CO 80249
1-3 Beds | $1,390 - $2,665
Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Denver, CO is $1,625/month.
Rent in Denver is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,625/month
Average Rent
698 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.8%
Change / Year
17,330
Available Apartments
Denver rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Denver average $1,385 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Denver average $1,625 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Denver average $2,145 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Denver average $2,867 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver?
Based on current rent prices, Barnum West, Midtown Denver and Harvey Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?
Based on current rent prices, Golden Triangle, The River Mile and Cherry Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.
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Which Denver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Denver with the most apartments available are Downtown Denver, West Denver and Southwest Denver .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Denver, CO?
Because the average rent in Denver is $1,625, you’ll want to make about $5,416 per month or $64,992 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 9.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 20.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,385 - $2,867. You can expect to pay 2.5% more for groceries, 12.8% less for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.
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.
View the Denver Area GuideStudio
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$1,691/month
One Bedroom
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$2,194/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,522/month
Three Bedroom
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$8,172/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Denver?
The average rent in Denver is $1,625 per month, which is 2.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Denver?
The average rent for a house in Denver, CO is $2,936 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Denver?
The average rent for a townhome in Denver, CO is $2,369 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Denver?
The average rent for a condo in Denver, CO is $1,732 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Denver?
Rents in Denver, CO are decreasing, with prices down 0.8% year-over-year and $13 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Denver?
In Denver, CO, 48% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.