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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,639/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,639 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Denver rent prices are 0% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Denver, you can expect to pay about $1,426 per month for a studio, $1,639 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,135 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,804 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,426/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,639/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,135/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,804/month
1,360 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,391/month
534 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,329/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,009/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,076/month
2,511 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,825/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,344/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,171/month
1,831 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,636/month
613 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,527/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,330/month
1,718 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,889/month
2,343 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denver, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $56 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Barnum West, Midtown Denver and Sunset Terrace are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Barnum West
$1,076/month
575 Sq Ft
Midtown Denver
$1,102/month
513 Sq Ft
Sunset Terrace
$1,123/month
640 Sq Ft
Burns Brentwood
$1,124/month
564 Sq Ft
Holly Hills
$1,136/month
646 Sq Ft
Villa Park
$1,164/month
567 Sq Ft
Kalcevic Heights
$1,178/month
536 Sq Ft
Coronado
$1,183/month
550 Sq Ft
Ruby Hill
$1,189/month
615 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,191/month
608 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Pearl at DTC, Cherry Creek North and Boulevard Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pearl at DTC
$3,625/month
973 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek North
$2,681/month
783 Sq Ft
Boulevard Place
$2,550/month
792 Sq Ft
Argyle Park First
$2,548/month
790 Sq Ft
Stokes Place
$2,538/month
867 Sq Ft
Elmwood
$2,512/month
860 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,430/month
768 Sq Ft
Berkeley
$2,428/month
773 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek
$2,406/month
803 Sq Ft
Belcaro
$2,390/month
836 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
$2,061/month
729 Sq Ft
East Denver
$1,693/month
717 Sq Ft
West Denver
$1,959/month
715 Sq Ft
Glendale University Area
$1,629/month
709 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,159/month
758 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,706/month
709 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek South
$1,523/month
754 Sq Ft
Central Park
$1,974/month
720 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,176/month
724 Sq Ft
Five Points
$1,861/month
758 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 $1,639, you’ll want to make about $5,463 per month or $65,556 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 9.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Denver is 23.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,426 - $2,804. You can expect to pay 1.9% more for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.

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Denver, CO

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$1,810 - $2,440

1-2 Beds

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Aurora, CO 80012

$929 - $2,446

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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