Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Dakota Ridge, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Dakota Ridge

$2,695/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dakota Ridge

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dakota Ridge 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dakota Ridge, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Dakota Ridge, CO

Average rent prices in Dakota Ridge have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Dakota Ridge, CO

Rent prices in Dakota Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dakota Ridge is $2,001, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Dakota Ridge run $1,659 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,001.

Listings

Studio

$1,029

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,717

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,300

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,880

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,995

10%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,029

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,880

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dakota Ridge and Applewood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dakota Ridge

Median rent price$2,695
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,059
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dakota Ridge, CO is 31% higher than the median rent in Applewood, CO.

Discover rentals in Dakota Ridge, CO

10102 W Ida Ave #213 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Foothill Green house for rent in Dakota Ridge

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,495

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

House for rent

Available Jun 5

10587 W Maplewood Dr #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Green South townhouse for rent in Dakota Ridge

3 beds

3 baths

$2,795

$2,695

Price drop

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

House for rent

4673 S Swadley Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,955

$2,900

Price drop

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 May 19

10222 W Ida Ave #237 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Green house for rent in Dakota Ridge

AVAILABLE TODAY - Beautiful 4BD/4BA Low-Maintenance Littleton Home

10222 W Ida Ave #237, Dakota Ridge, CO 80127

4 beds

3 baths

$3,303

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dakota Ridge, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Dakota Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Dakota Ridge?

The average rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,695 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dakota Ridge?

Average rent prices in Dakota Ridge have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Dakota Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dakota Ridge is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dakota Ridge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dakota Ridge are Foothill Green South ($1,940/mo), Willowbrook ($2,213/mo), and Governors Ranch ($2,259/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dakota Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Dakota Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dakota Ridge?

Willowbrook and Friendly Hills stand out as the most sought-after neighborhoods in Dakota Ridge, both commanding $2,500 per month for 1-bedroom apartments. Willowbrook generates the highest consumer interest at 1.3 times more than the market average and represents 12% of Dakota Ridge's rental market, while Friendly Hills captures 15% of the market.

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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