Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Centennial, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Centennial, CO rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,632/month. Renters today are paying $120 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.0% month-over-month increase in median rent.

  • Centennial sits 35.0% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 87 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Centennial run around $1,951/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,555/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,975/month, while apartments sit at $1,964/month, reflecting the city's diverse inventory composition.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Foxridge rents fell 43.8% year over year to $1,912/month across 14 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 9.1% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Centennial

$2,632/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centennial is $2,632 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $682 more per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centennial

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,964, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Centennial run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,057.

Listings

Studio

$1,951

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,555

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,850

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,951

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,632
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centennial, CO is 46% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Centennial, CO

18234 E Berry Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Smoky Hill house for rent in Centennial

18234 E Berry Dr #NA, Centennial, CO 80015

3 beds

3 baths

$1,400

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

House for rent

Available Jun 27

140 E Highline Cir #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Centennial

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,400

Price drop

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

Condo for rent

The Orchards at Cherry Creek Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Orchards at Cherry Creek Park

6000 S Fraser St, Centennial, CO 80016

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,404–$2,205

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

Apartment for rent

Copper Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Copper Terrace

6550 S Dayton St, Centennial, CO 80111

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,477–$4,105

Price drop

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 Centennial, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Centennial rental market.

How much is rent in Centennial?

The average rent in Centennial is $2,632 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centennial?

Average rent prices in Centennial have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Centennial rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Centennial is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $682 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Centennial?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Centennial are Southglenn ($1,939/mo), Hunters Hill ($2,041/mo), and Homestead In The Willows ($2,119/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Centennial?

To comfortably afford rent in Centennial, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Centennial's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across this Colorado suburb's diverse rental 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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