Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Castle Rock, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Castle Rock rent stands today

    Castle Rock, CO rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,717/month. Renters are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent declined 3.4%.

  • Castle Rock runs 43.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 85 rentals available, mostly houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Castle Rock rent for about $1,586/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,694/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,021/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,400/month. These figures reflect the range renters encounter by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Castle Rock

$2,717/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Castle Rock is $2,717 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $817 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Castle Rock

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Castle Rock rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $3,022. 1-bedroom apartments in Castle Rock run $1,717 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,983.

Listings

Studio

$1,585

38%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,694

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,021

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,694

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,021

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,717
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,310
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Castle Rock, CO is 18% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Castle Rock, CO

920 Bishop Ct #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

2 beds

1 bath

$1,151

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
632 South Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

632 South Street

632 South St, Castle Rock, CO 80104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
940 Bishop Ct #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

3 beds

1 bath

$1,426

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
930 Bishop Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Castle Rock apartment for rent in Castle Rock

3 beds

2 baths

$1,426

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,717 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Castle Rock?

Average rent prices in Castle Rock have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Castle Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Castle Rock is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $817 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Castle Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Castle Rock are Downtown Castle Rock ($1,950/mo), Metzler Ranch ($1,989/mo), and Castle Pines ($2,240/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 $109,000/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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