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Rental Market Trends in Federal Heights, CO

What is the average rent in Federal Heights, CO?

$1,229/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-8.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Federal Heights, CO is $1,229 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Federal Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Federal Heights, you can expect to pay about $1,123 per month for a studio, $1,229 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,486 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,813 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,123/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,229/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,486/month
843 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,813/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$689/month
0 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,139/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Federal Heights, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 8.9%, which averages out to $108 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 Federal Heights, CO
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Federal Heights, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Federal Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Northborough Heights is the most affordable neighborhood in Federal Heights.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northborough Heights
$1,415/month
617 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Northborough Heights is the most expensive neighborhood in Federal Heights.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northborough Heights
$1,415/month
617 Sq Ft

Which Federal Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Federal Heights with the most apartments available is Northborough Heights .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northborough Heights
$1,415/month
617 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Federal Heights, CO?

Because the average rent in Federal Heights is $1,229, you’ll want to make about $4,096 per month or $49,152 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.

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Rosemont West 84th

1327 W 84th Ave,
Federal Heights, CO 80260

$1,067 - $1,887 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Westward Heights

Westward Heights

10251 Zuni St,
Denver, CO 80260

$1,225 - $1,495 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Creekside Place Apartments

9189 Gale Blvd,
Thornton, CO 80260

$1,199 - $2,040 Plus Fees

1-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Tuscan Heights

1800 W 85th Ave,
Denver, CO 80260

$1,131 - $1,732 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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† 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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