Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Dakota Ridge, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Dakota Ridge

$2,595/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dakota Ridge

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dakota Ridge rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 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 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 $2,292, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Dakota Ridge run $1,919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,449.

Listings

Studio

$1,422

-

41%

1 bedroom

$1,691

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,394

No Change

29%

3 bedroom

$2,670

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,700

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,422

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,394

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

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$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,197
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dakota Ridge, CO is 18% higher than the median rent in Applewood, CO.

Discover rentals in Dakota Ridge, CO

4631 S Swadley Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Friendly Hills house for rent in Dakota Ridge

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

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.
4426 S Xenophon Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Friendly Hills house for rent in Dakota Ridge

4 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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.
4653 S Cole St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Willowbrook house for rent in Dakota Ridge

4 beds

3 baths

$3,100

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.
5589 S Youngfield Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Alkire Acres house for rent in Dakota Ridge

4 beds

3 baths

$3,300

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 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 $2,595 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dakota Ridge?

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

How does Dakota Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dakota Ridge is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dakota Ridge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dakota Ridge are Summit Ridge At West Meadows ($2,099/mo), Willowbrook ($2,238/mo), and Friendly Hills ($2,295/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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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