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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,607/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,607 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/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 $1,393 per month for a studio, $1,607 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 $2,877 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,393/month
499 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,607/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,118/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,877/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,234/month
667 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,215/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,870/month
1,640 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,804/month
2,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,708/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,423/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,905/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,631/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,477/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,313/month
1,726 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,461/month
1,988 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 $60 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Last Updated February 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
48% $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, Barnum West and Midtown Denver are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Meadows Condominiums
$895/month
653 Sq Ft
Barnum West
$1,044/month
575 Sq Ft
Midtown Denver
$1,050/month
507 Sq Ft
Perl Mack Manor
$1,078/month
535 Sq Ft
Sunset Terrace
$1,092/month
635 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,113/month
613 Sq Ft
Holly Hills
$1,128/month
640 Sq Ft
South Capitol Hill
$1,133/month
625 Sq Ft
Raintree
$1,137/month
675 Sq Ft
Goldsmith
$1,139/month
663 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elmwood
$4,101/month
789 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek North
$2,650/month
827 Sq Ft
Poets Row
$2,508/month
755 Sq Ft
Pearl at DTC
$2,489/month
800 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,442/month
779 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,414/month
826 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$2,397/month
766 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek
$2,384/month
807 Sq Ft
Burlington Capitol Hill
$2,382/month
808 Sq Ft
Hyde Park
$2,348/month
760 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
$2,076/month
739 Sq Ft
East Denver
$1,670/month
709 Sq Ft
West Denver
$1,875/month
717 Sq Ft
Glendale University Area
$1,636/month
706 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,130/month
763 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,595/month
712 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$2,397/month
766 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,290/month
755 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,442/month
779 Sq Ft
Central Park
$1,863/month
726 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 $1,607, you’ll want to make about $5,356 per month or $64,272 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 9.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 20.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,393 - $2,877. You can expect to pay 1.7% more for groceries, 12.8% less for utilities, and 1.2% less for transportation.

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Denver, CO

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

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5031 S Ulster St,
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$1,653 - $3,053 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Alas Over Lowry

82 N Uinta Way,
Denver, CO 80230

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

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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