Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Dakota Ridge, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Dakota Ridge

$2,400/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $455 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dakota Ridge

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dakota Ridge rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dakota Ridge, CO

Average rent prices in Dakota Ridge have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,202, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Dakota Ridge run $1,683 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,965.

Listings

Studio

$1,044

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,014

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,882

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,800

6%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,044

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,014

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,882

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

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$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,274
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dakota Ridge, CO is 6% higher than the median rent in Applewood, CO.

Discover rentals in Dakota Ridge, CO

10833 W Patterson Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Green house for rent in Dakota Ridge

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

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 Jul 15

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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 $2,400 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dakota Ridge?

Average rent prices in Dakota Ridge have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Dakota Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dakota Ridge is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dakota Ridge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dakota Ridge are Summit Ridge At West Meadows ($1,975/mo), West Belleview ($1,975/mo), and Alkire Acres ($2,091/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 $96,000/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?

Friendly Hills and Willowbrook represent Dakota Ridge's most sought-after rental markets, both commanding $1,630 per month for 1-bedroom apartments. Willowbrook generates particularly strong consumer interest at 1.3 times the market average, while Friendly Hills captures 17% of Dakota Ridge's total rental listings.

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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