The Charles Denver West
1767 Denver West Marriott Blvd,
Golden, CO 80401
1-3 Beds | $1,999 - $5,315
Rental Market Trends in Golden, CO
What is the average rent in Golden, CO?
$1,945/month
Average Rent
723 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Golden, CO is $1,945 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Golden one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Golden, you can expect to pay about $1,513 per month for a studio, $1,945 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,366 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,099 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Golden, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $45 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 July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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23%
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16%
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29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
32%
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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, North Golden Edge and Camden Denver West 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 East Old Golden Rd, Applewood South and Golden Terrace Community .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Golden, CO?
Because the average rent in Golden is $1,945, you’ll want to make about $6,483 per month or $77,796 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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.