Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Centennial, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Centennial, CO rent slipped 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,738/month. Renters today are paying $49 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged recently.

  • Centennial runs roughly 1.4× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets with a total of 116 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Centennial rent for a median of $2,995/month while apartments sit at $2,000/month. Studios are at $1,971/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,590/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,400/month, covering a wide spectrum of options.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Broadway Estates rents fell 55.8% year over year to $1,415/month across 16 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide market's 4.7% slip, marking a distinct neighborhood cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Centennial

$2,737/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centennial is $2,737 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $812 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centennial

116

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Centennial, CO

Rent prices in Centennial vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Centennial is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Centennial run $1,655 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,989.

Listings

Studio

$1,971

6%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,590

6%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,100

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,797

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,971

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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$2,737
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centennial, CO is 49% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Centennial, CO

140 E Highline Cir #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Centennial

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Condo for rent

The Orchards at Cherry Creek Park - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.7

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

7770 S Kit Carson Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Centennial

2 beds

1 bath

$1,415

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 3

Copper Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Copper Terrace

6550 S Dayton St, Centennial, CO 80111

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,458–$3,686

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 $2,737 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centennial?

Average rent prices in Centennial have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Centennial rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Centennial is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $812 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Centennial?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Centennial are Broadway Estates ($1,415/mo), Hunters Hill ($1,800/mo), and The Farm At Arapahoe County ($2,199/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Centennial?

To comfortably afford rent in Centennial, 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 Centennial?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Centennial average around $1,630/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,050/month.

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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