Canyon View
1170 Newstar Way,
Golden, CO 80403
$1,621 - $3,136 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Golden, CO
What is the average rent in Golden, CO?
$1,863/month
Average Rent
712 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Golden, CO is $1,863 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Golden rent prices are 15% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Golden, you can expect to pay about $1,379 per month for a studio, $1,863 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,331 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,122 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Golden, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.4%, which averages out to $82 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 Golden, CO
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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18%
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21%
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21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
41%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Golden?
Based on current rent prices, Sixth Ave West Estates, Sixth Ave West and Sixth Avenue West Townhomes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Golden.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Golden?
Based on current rent prices, Canyon View, Camden Denver West and Golden Terrace Community are the most expensive neighborhoods in Golden.
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Which Golden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Golden with the most apartments available are Sixth Ave West Estates, Sixth Ave West and Sixth Avenue West Townhomes .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Golden, CO?
Because the average rent in Golden is $1,863, you’ll want to make about $6,210 per month or $74,520 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.
How does Golden, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Golden, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.