Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Commerce City, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Commerce City, CO rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $162 more per month on average than last year, following a recent peak of $2,900/month in August 2026.

  • Commerce City rents run 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national landscape with 93 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Bedroom tiers in Commerce City range from $1,179/month for 1-bedrooms to $3,155/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of rentals at 45.3%.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,880/month, while apartments are around $1,500/month in Commerce City. Apartments represent 21.7% of total rentals, with houses comprising 71.7%.

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 October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Commerce City

93

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,880. 1-bedroom apartments in Commerce City run $1,554 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,506

7%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,179

15%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,875

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,755

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,155

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,506

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,179

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,755

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,155

Last 30 days

No Change

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$1,715
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Commerce City, CO is 63% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Commerce City, CO

Conter Estates New - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Conter Estates New

6600 E 60th Pl, Commerce City, CO 80022

1–2 beds

1 bath

$924–$1,393

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.
Victory Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Victory Village Apartments

6261 Monaco St, Commerce City, CO 80022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,275

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.
Holly Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Holly Gardens Apartments

7011 Holly St, Commerce City, CO 80022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,620

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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5800 Newport Street Unit 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

5800 Newport Street Unit 3

5800 Newport St Apt 3, Commerce City, CO 80022

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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 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 October 24, 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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