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Rental Market Trends in Denver, CO

What is the average rent in Denver, CO?

$1,593/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Denver, CO is $1,593 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Denver rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Denver, you can expect to pay about $1,382 per month for a studio, $1,593 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,108 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,854 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,382/month
499 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,593/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,108/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,854/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,239/month
462 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,215/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,764/month
1,581 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,697/month
2,356 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,751/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,341/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,329/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,556/month
592 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,417/month
1,204 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,198/month
1,681 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,677/month
2,164 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 $61 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Denver, CO
Last Updated December 2025
$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
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $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, Midtown Denver, Kensington and Harvey Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Denver
$1,063/month
512 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,065/month
623 Sq Ft
Harvey Park
$1,070/month
572 Sq Ft
Barnum West
$1,084/month
575 Sq Ft
Holly Hills
$1,107/month
637 Sq Ft
Perl Mack Manor
$1,114/month
542 Sq Ft
Coronado
$1,121/month
556 Sq Ft
South Capitol Hill
$1,125/month
625 Sq Ft
Virginia Vale
$1,130/month
557 Sq Ft
Ruby Hill
$1,131/month
613 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver?

Based on current rent prices, Elmwood, Pearl at DTC and Argyle Park First are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elmwood
$3,585/month
851 Sq Ft
Pearl at DTC
$3,521/month
966 Sq Ft
Argyle Park First
$2,578/month
816 Sq Ft
Berkeley
$2,572/month
802 Sq Ft
Poets Row
$2,505/month
755 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek North
$2,452/month
854 Sq Ft
Cole
$2,415/month
767 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,407/month
773 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,381/month
782 Sq Ft
Hyde Park
$2,370/month
759 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
$2,043/month
735 Sq Ft
East Denver
$1,661/month
716 Sq Ft
West Denver
$1,879/month
717 Sq Ft
Glendale University Area
$1,546/month
699 Sq Ft
RiNo
$2,099/month
755 Sq Ft
Lincoln Park
$2,209/month
747 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$2,333/month
769 Sq Ft
Southwest Denver
$1,566/month
714 Sq Ft
Golden Triangle
$2,381/month
782 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek South
$1,461/month
751 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 $1,593, you’ll want to make about $5,310 per month or $63,720 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 $1,382 - $2,854. 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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Apartment Averages

Midtown Denver

Denver, CO

Elmwood

Denver, CO

Studio
$874/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,163/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,238/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,128/month
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Denver, CO 80205

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Studio - 3 Beds

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IMT Cherry Creek

755 S Dexter St,
Denver, CO 80246

$1,510 - $2,470

1-2 Beds

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Gardens at Cherry Creek

225 S Harrison St,
Denver, CO 80209

$1,795 - $3,895

1-3 Beds

Outlook DTC

Outlook DTC

5031 S Ulster St,
Denver, CO 80237

$1,395 - $3,295

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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