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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,673/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,673 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Denver rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Denver, you can expect to pay about $1,456 per month for a studio, $1,673 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,189 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,845 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,456/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,673/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,189/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,845/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,367/month
552 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,448/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,096/month
1,608 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,316/month
2,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,924/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,235/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,641/month
1,950 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,746/month
641 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,590/month
1,168 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,485/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,621/month
2,292 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $63 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 June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% 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 Kalcevic Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Meadows Condominiums
$951/month
697 Sq Ft
Range View
$1,158/month
640 Sq Ft
Kalcevic Heights
$1,201/month
510 Sq Ft
East Montrose
$1,208/month
577 Sq Ft
Holly Hills
$1,215/month
651 Sq Ft
Burns Brentwood
$1,219/month
569 Sq Ft
Cory-Merrill
$1,230/month
598 Sq Ft
Harvey Park
$1,230/month
597 Sq Ft
Coronado
$1,233/month
550 Sq Ft
Perl Mack Manor
$1,235/month
611 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Stokes Place, San Marino and Shackelton Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stokes Place
$3,258/month
874 Sq Ft
San Marino
$3,062/month
806 Sq Ft
Shackelton Place
$2,934/month
763 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,923/month
750 Sq Ft
Pearl at DTC
$2,899/month
799 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek North
$2,893/month
826 Sq Ft
The Colony at Village West
$2,883/month
774 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,870/month
855 Sq Ft
LoDo
$2,856/month
791 Sq Ft
Burlington Capitol Hill
$2,852/month
838 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 West Denver .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denver
$2,220/month
730 Sq Ft
East Denver
$1,827/month
724 Sq Ft
West Denver
$2,198/month
726 Sq Ft
Glendale University Area
$1,844/month
717 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,221/month
752 Sq Ft
Central Park
$2,070/month
719 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,910/month
714 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek South
$1,686/month
762 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,239/month
709 Sq Ft
Ballpark
$2,165/month
760 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 $1,673, you’ll want to make about $5,576 per month or $66,912 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 8.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 23.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,456 - $2,845. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 10.7% less for utilities, and 5.3% less for transportation.

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Denver, CO 80206

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,691 - $7,147

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8680 E Alameda Ave,
Denver, CO 80247

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,071 - $2,125

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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