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Rental Market Trends in Central City, CO

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Central City, CO is $1,365/month.

Rent in Central City is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,365/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Size

+14.2%

Change / Year

6

Available Apartments

Central City rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Central City average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Central City average $1,365 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Central City average $1,421 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Central City average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,365/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,421/month
918 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Central City, CO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 14.2%, which averages out to $195 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Central City, CO

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Central City, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Central City, CO?

Because the average rent in Central City is $1,365, you’ll want to make about $4,550 per month or $54,600 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.

City

Central City, CO

6 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Central City, 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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    Avg Rent: $1,146/month

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    Avg Rent: $1,753/month

Apartment Communities in Central City We Think You'll Love

Gold Mountain Village

Gold Mountain Village

440 Powder Run Dr,
Central City, CO 80427

1-2 Beds | $1,828 - $1,934

27902 Meadow Dr

27902 Meadow Dr

27902 Meadow Dr,
Evergreen, CO 80439

Studio | $1,300 - $1,450

Altitude

Altitude

303 Jackson Dr,
Golden, CO 80403

1-3 Beds | $2,022 - $3,298

Bighorn Crossing

Bighorn Crossing

1920 Argentine,
Georgetown, CO 80444

1-2 Beds | $1,495 - $1,705

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Central City?

The average rent in Central City is $1,365 per month, which is 18.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Central City?

Rents in Central City, CO are increasing, with prices up 14.2% year-over-year and $195 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Central City?

In Central City, CO, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Colorado Central City Rental Trends

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.

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