Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Centennial, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Centennial

$2,544/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centennial is $2,544 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $644 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centennial

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Centennial rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Centennial, CO

Average rent prices in Centennial have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Centennial, CO

Rent prices in Centennial vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Centennial is $1,755, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Centennial run $1,535 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,994.

Listings

Studio

$1,943

4%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,483

3%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,122

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,755

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,943

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,483

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,755

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Centennial, 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 Centennial, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Centennial and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.

Centennial

Median rent price$2,544
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centennial, CO is 43% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Centennial, CO

Copper Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Copper Terrace

6550 S Dayton St, Centennial, CO 80111

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,444–$4,167

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
7250 S Gaylord St #C16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southglenn condo for rent in Centennial

7250 S. Gaylord Street #C16--Streets of Southglenn!

7250 S Gaylord St #C16, Centennial, CO 80122

2 beds

2 baths

$1,595

$1,495

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
21503 E Aberdeen Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Parkborough house for rent in Centennial

21503 E Aberdeen Dr #NA, Centennial, CO 80015

4 beds

2 baths

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
2680 E Otero Pl - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Centennial

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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

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Frequently asked questions for Centennial, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Centennial rental market.

How much is rent in Centennial?

The average rent in Centennial is $2,544 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centennial?

Average rent prices in Centennial have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Centennial rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Centennial is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $644 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Centennial?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Centennial are Broadway Estates ($1,499/mo), Homestead In The Willows ($2,079/mo), and Southglenn ($2,115/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Centennial?

To comfortably afford rent in Centennial, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Centennial?

March and April offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Centennial, with March seeing the lowest rents of the year. Winter months generally provide lower prices compared to June's peak season, which runs approximately 13% higher.

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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