Golden

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Golden, CO

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Where the city meets the mountains.

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Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains along Clear Creek, Golden combines outdoor recreation with historic small-town appeal. This welcoming community, home to the Colorado School of Mines, embraces its western heritage while offering modern amenities and natural surroundings. Current rental trends show diverse options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,908, while larger three-bedroom homes command around $2,952 monthly. The rental market has experienced modest fluctuations, with some unit sizes seeing slight decreases in rates over the past year, making Golden an appealing alternative to Denver living.

Golden's downtown district centers on Washington Avenue, where local breweries complement the historic Coors Brewery, the world's largest single-site brewery. Outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to Clear Creek's kayak course and the hiking trails winding through North and South Table Mountains. The city celebrates its heritage through annual traditions at Buffalo Bill Days and the Golden Fine Arts Festival. The American Mountaineering Center stands as a cornerstone of the local outdoor community, while the neighborhoods surrounding the Colorado School of Mines showcase the city's commitment to both education and community connection.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Golden, CO is $1,507 for a studio, $1,873 for one bedroom, $2,306 for two bedrooms, and $3,073 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Golden has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,873/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$3,932/month
2,354 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,768/month
867 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,490/month
1,381 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

17

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mitchell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

519 Students

Kyffin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

484 Students

Ralston Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

274 Students

Fairmount Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

633 Students

Maple Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

327 Students

Bell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

731 Students

Manning School of Academics and Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

670 Students

Free Horizon Montessori Charter School

Public

Grades PK-8

394 Students

Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

339 Students

Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

98 Students

Golden High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,416 Students

Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

339 Students

Lookout Mountain

Public

Grades 5-12

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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 November 2025.