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Rental Market Trends in Wheat Ridge, CO

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,613/month.

Rent in Wheat Ridge is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,613/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.2%

Change / Year

1,192

Available Apartments

Wheat Ridge rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Wheat Ridge average $1,343 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge average $1,613 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge average $1,760 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Wheat Ridge average $2,199 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,343/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,613/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,760/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,199/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,524/month
478 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,351/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,229/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,563/month
2,158 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,384/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,618/month
862 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,484/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,274/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,256/month
1,606 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Wheat Ridge, CO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Wheat Ridge, CO

July 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
23% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeside
$1,436/month
655 Sq Ft
Barths
$1,726/month
682 Sq Ft
Bel Aire
$1,767/month
724 Sq Ft
Kipling
$2,025/month
716 Sq Ft
Fruitdale
$2,039/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fruitdale
$2,039/month
715 Sq Ft
Kipling
$2,025/month
716 Sq Ft
Bel Aire
$1,767/month
724 Sq Ft
Barths
$1,726/month
682 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$1,436/month
655 Sq Ft

Which Wheat Ridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge with the most apartments available are Kipling, Fruitdale and Barths .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kipling
$2,025/month
716 Sq Ft
Fruitdale
$2,039/month
715 Sq Ft
Barths
$1,726/month
682 Sq Ft
Bel Aire
$1,767/month
724 Sq Ft
Lakeside
$1,436/month
655 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 $1,613, you’ll want to make about $5,376 per month or $64,512 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.

City

Wheat Ridge, CO

1,192 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Fruitdale

Wheat Ridge, CO

Studio
$897/month
$1,048/month
One Bedroom
$964/month
$1,411/month
Two Bedroom
$1,269/month
$1,677/month
Three Bedroom
$1,702/month
$1,776/month
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1-2 Beds | $1,550 - $1,680

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Edge 26 by Trion Living

6201 W 26th Ave,
Wheat Ridge, CO 80214

1-3 Beds | $1,231 - $2,008

Stack at Wheat Ridge

Stack at Wheat Ridge

9880 W 45th Pl,
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,998 - $3,743

Arvada Station Apartments

Arvada Station Apartments

10068 W 52nd Pl,
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

1-3 Beds | $1,699 - $2,825

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Wheat Ridge?

The average rent in Wheat Ridge is $1,613 per month, which is 3.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Wheat Ridge?

The average rent for a house in Wheat Ridge, CO is $3,229 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Wheat Ridge?

The average rent for a townhome in Wheat Ridge, CO is $2,274 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Wheat Ridge?

The average rent for a condo in Wheat Ridge, CO is $1,384 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Wheat Ridge?

Rents in Wheat Ridge, CO are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $4 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Wheat Ridge?

In Wheat Ridge, CO, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Colorado Wheat Ridge Rental Trends

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 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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