Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Castle Rock, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Castle Rock, CO rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,810/month. Renters are paying $168 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recent upward trend after a low in March 2026.

  • Castle Rock runs 44.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with limited total rentals at 78 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Castle Rock rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,651/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,222/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,078/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,715/month, covering a broad span of unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Castle Rock

$2,810/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Castle Rock is $2,810 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $860 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Castle Rock

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Castle Rock rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Castle Rock, CO

Average rent prices in Castle Rock have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Castle Rock, CO

Rent prices in Castle Rock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Castle Rock is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Castle Rock run $1,685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,130.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

7%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,651

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,222

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,077

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,715

15%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,651

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,222

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,077

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,715

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Castle Rock, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Castle Rock, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Castle Rock and Castle Pines by all bedroom counts and property types.

Castle Rock

Median rent price$2,810
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Castle Rock, CO is 3% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Castle Rock, CO

23 West Burdick Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

23 West Burdick Street

Westbridge Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

910 Bishop Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

910 Bishop Ct #B, Castle Rock, CO 80104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,492

$1,334

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available May 27

920 Bishop Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

3 beds

1 bath

$1,674

$1,518

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

481 S Oman Rd #481E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

Pinon Manor LLC - 481 E

481 S Oman Rd #481E, Castle Rock, CO 80104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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Frequently asked questions for Castle Rock, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Castle Rock rental market.

How much is rent in Castle Rock?

The average rent in Castle Rock is $2,810 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Castle Rock?

Average rent prices in Castle Rock have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Castle Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Castle Rock is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $860 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Castle Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Castle Rock are Downtown Castle Rock ($1,600/mo), Red Hawk ($2,000/mo), and Maher Ranch ($2,222/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Castle Rock?

To comfortably afford rent in Castle Rock, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Castle Rock?

Castle Rock's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,800 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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