Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Commerce City, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Commerce City rent stands today

    Commerce City, CO rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $38 more per month on average than last year, just below the peak rent of $2,900/month reached last month.

  • Commerce City rents run roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of markets. The city has a total of 89 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Commerce City rent for a median of $2,950/month while apartments sit at $1,538/month. Houses make up 66.5% of the total rentals, and apartments account for 25.7%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents increased by 30.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 5.7%. In contrast, 1-bedroom rents fell 10.9%, and 4+ bedroom rents declined 5.3%, showing varied trends across bedroom tiers in Commerce City.

Median rent

Median rent in Commerce City

$2,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Commerce City is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Commerce City

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Commerce City 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 Commerce City, CO

Average rent prices in Commerce City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Commerce City, CO

Rent prices in Commerce City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Commerce City is $1,537, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Commerce City run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,562.

Listings

Studio

$1,502

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$1,349

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,855

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,840

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,150

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,502

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,855

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,840

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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

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

Commerce City

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Commerce City, CO is 51% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Commerce City, CO

Victory Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Victory Village Apartments

6261 Monaco St, Commerce City, CO 80022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099–$1,200

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
6751 E 72nd Pl #G - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in Commerce City

6751 E 72nd Pl #G, Commerce City, CO 80022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
9459 Longs Peak Dr #328 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Commerce City

9459 Longs Peak Dr #328, Henderson, CO 80640

9459 Longs Peak Dr #328, Commerce City, CO 80640

2 beds

1 bath

$1,562

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Holly Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Holly Gardens Apartments

7011 Holly St, Commerce City, CO 80022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,576

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

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Frequently asked questions for Commerce City, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Commerce City rental market.

How much is rent in Commerce City?

The average rent in Commerce City is $2,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Commerce City?

Average rent prices in Commerce City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Commerce City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Commerce City is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Commerce City?

To comfortably afford rent in Commerce City, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Commerce City?

January sees the lowest rents in Commerce City, with approximately 12% savings compared to July's peak pricing, making winter the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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