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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,612/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,612 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Denver rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Denver, you can expect to pay about $1,390 per month for a studio, $1,612 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,881 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,390/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,612/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,118/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,881/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,254/month
546 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,339/month
1,092 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,965/month
1,604 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,880/month
2,339 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,685/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,420/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,868/month
1,781 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,527/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,441/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,217/month
1,682 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,502/month
1,826 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.6%, which averages out to $57 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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Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Last Updated March 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
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Glen Meadows Condominiums, Range View and Midtown Denver are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Meadows Condominiums
$898/month
641 Sq Ft
Range View
$1,004/month
606 Sq Ft
Midtown Denver
$1,068/month
511 Sq Ft
Cory-Merrill
$1,083/month
586 Sq Ft
Sunset Terrace
$1,087/month
655 Sq Ft
Southeast
$1,096/month
649 Sq Ft
Barnum West
$1,103/month
581 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,112/month
618 Sq Ft
Holly Hills
$1,114/month
636 Sq Ft
Perl Mack Manor
$1,115/month
559 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Cherry Creek North, Pearl at DTC and Poets Row are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Creek North
$2,604/month
852 Sq Ft
Pearl at DTC
$2,507/month
802 Sq Ft
Poets Row
$2,487/month
761 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,477/month
782 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek
$2,464/month
836 Sq Ft
Burlington Capitol Hill
$2,422/month
836 Sq Ft
Hyde Park
$2,419/month
793 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$2,407/month
769 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,395/month
845 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,336/month
756 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 Glendale University Area .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denver
$2,073/month
737 Sq Ft
East Denver
$1,671/month
709 Sq Ft
Glendale University Area
$1,588/month
702 Sq Ft
West Denver
$1,914/month
721 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$2,407/month
769 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,109/month
766 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,622/month
716 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,336/month
756 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,477/month
782 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$2,097/month
733 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 $1,612, you’ll want to make about $5,373 per month or $64,476 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 $1,390 - $2,881. 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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Apartment Averages

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Cortland on Blake

1451 24th St,
Denver, CO 80205

$1,460 - $8,731 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Alas Over Lowry

Alas Over Lowry

82 N Uinta Way,
Denver, CO 80230

$1,623 - $3,123 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

IMT Cherry Creek

IMT Cherry Creek

755 S Dexter St,
Denver, CO 80246

$1,470 - $2,714 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

IMT Lowry

IMT Lowry

8155 E Fairmount Dr,
Denver, CO 80230

$1,509 - $2,884 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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  • 3,022

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  • 2

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  • 624

    Communities

  • 125,068

    Units

  • 245

    Cities

27 Communities in Denver
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    Communities

  • 124,459

    Units

  • 221

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  • 3,567

    Units

  • 8

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  • 23,720

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  • 538

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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