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Rental Market Trends in Colorado

$1,593/month

Average Rent

-2.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

-$47

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 34th

Least Expensive Rent by State

52,424

Available Rentals

Rye, CO

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Colorado?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Colorado is $1,593/month. When you rent an apartment in Colorado, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,425 per month for a studio, $1,593 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,966 for a two-bedroom apartment in Colorado. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,517 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,425/month
490 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,593/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,966/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,517/month
1,291 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Colorado?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Colorado to live are Rye, Fowler and Delta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rye
$457/month
500 Sq Ft
Fowler
$466/month
434 Sq Ft
Delta
$508/month
750 Sq Ft
Gunnison
$560/month
624 Sq Ft
Estes Park
$615/month
316 Sq Ft
Cortez
$639/month
710 Sq Ft
Craig
$750/month
623 Sq Ft
Sterling
$778/month
400 Sq Ft
Alamosa
$791/month
611 Sq Ft
Lamar
$813/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Colorado?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Colorado to live are Basalt, Eagle and Steamboat Springs.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Basalt
$3,423/month
692 Sq Ft
Eagle
$2,551/month
658 Sq Ft
Steamboat Springs
$2,297/month
474 Sq Ft
Keystone
$2,296/month
650 Sq Ft
Edwards
$2,280/month
626 Sq Ft
Dillon
$2,260/month
550 Sq Ft
Glenwood Springs
$2,197/month
627 Sq Ft
Carbondale
$2,122/month
766 Sq Ft
Avon
$2,113/month
612 Sq Ft
Superior
$2,043/month
818 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Colorado

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