Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Castle Rock, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Castle Rock rent stands today

    Castle Rock, CO rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $2,739/month. Renters are seeing a 3.5% month-over-month increase, while the year-over-year dollar change is modest and mixed in direction per source data.

  • Vs. national rents

    Castle Rock runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets. The city offers 87 total rentals, mostly houses, which shape its rental profile.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Castle Rock rent for $1,452/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,661/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,770/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,295/month. Houses command a median of $3,095/month while apartments sit at $1,814/month, reflecting the inventory composition.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Plum Creek rents fell 26.9% year over year to $2,336/month across 21 rentals. Liberty Village and Castle Oaks also saw declines over 20%, contrasting with the broader rent trends in Castle Rock.

Median rent

Median rent in Castle Rock

$2,739/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Castle Rock is $2,739 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $839 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Castle Rock

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Castle Rock rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 $1,813, whereas a house costs $3,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Castle Rock run $1,661 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,825.

Listings

Studio

$1,451

21%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,661

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,770

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,295

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,451

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,661

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,770

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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$2,739
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Castle Rock, CO is 2% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Castle Rock, CO

920 Bishop Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

2 beds

1 bath

$1,334

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 4

930 Bishop Ct #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

3 beds

2 baths

$1,426

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 30

918 South St #918-4 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

Winrock Properties - 918 #4

918 South St #918-4, Castle Rock, CO 80104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Winrock Properties

1000 South St, Castle Rock, CO 80104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,525

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,739 per month as of September 5, 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 $839 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Castle Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Castle Rock are Downtown Castle Rock ($1,550/mo), Red Hawk ($2,325/mo), and Plum Creek ($2,336/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 $110,000/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?

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Castle Rock, with rents running about 6.4% lower than peak July prices and reduced competition from other renters.

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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