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Rental Market Trends in Wheat Ridge, CO

What is the average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO?

$1,565/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,565 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Wheat Ridge rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wheat Ridge, you can expect to pay about $1,241 per month for a studio, $1,565 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,702 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,066 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,241/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,565/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,702/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,066/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,414/month
495 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,090/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,903/month
1,386 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,168/month
2,476 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,626/month
608 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,789/month
882 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,541/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,542/month
1,635 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheat Ridge, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $30 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheat Ridge, CO
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wheat Ridge, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge?

Based on current rent prices, Lakeside, Olinger Gardens and Barths are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeside
$1,308/month
678 Sq Ft
Olinger Gardens
$1,308/month
678 Sq Ft
Barths
$1,644/month
672 Sq Ft
Bel Aire
$1,930/month
722 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge?

Based on current rent prices, Bel Aire, Barths and Lakeside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bel Aire
$1,930/month
722 Sq Ft
Barths
$1,644/month
672 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$1,308/month
678 Sq Ft
Olinger Gardens
$1,308/month
678 Sq Ft

Which Wheat Ridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge with the most apartments available are Barths, Bel Aire and Lakeside .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Barths
$1,644/month
672 Sq Ft
Bel Aire
$1,930/month
722 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$1,308/month
678 Sq Ft
Olinger Gardens
$1,308/month
678 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wheat Ridge, CO?

Because the average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,565, you’ll want to make about $5,216 per month or $62,592 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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Wheat Ridge, CO

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How does Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Wheat Ridge, 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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Apartment Averages

Lakeside

Wheat Ridge, CO

Bel Aire

Wheat Ridge, CO

Studio
$891/month
$1,057/month
One Bedroom
$962/month
$1,699/month
Two Bedroom
$1,295/month
$1,744/month
Three Bedroom
$1,699/month
$2,072/month
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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