Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Denver, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Denver, CO rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,905/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month increase in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Denver sits 2.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,758 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Denver run around $1,365/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,527/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,195/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,850/month, while apartments sit at $1,729/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rosedale rents fell 45.3% year over year to $1,640/month, Country Club dropped 43.2% to $1,650/month, and Auraria declined 40.3% to $2,238/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide 2.3% cooldown and show significant variation within Denver's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Denver
$1,905/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Denver is $1,905 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $45 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denver
1,758
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Denver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Denver, CO
Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 3% 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
Denver, CO
Rent prices in Denver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denver is $1,729, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Denver run $1,576 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,166.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,365 |  19% | 285% | |
1 bedroom | $1,527 | 11% | 78% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 10% | 43% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 6% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,232 | |
Cheeseman Park | $1,344 | |
Five Points | $2,171 | |
Hale | $1,550 | |
Lodo | $2,600 | |
Speer | $1,595 | |
Sunny Side | $2,080 | |
Uptown | $2,656 | |
West Colfax | $1,991 | |
Windsor | $1,786 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,729 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $710 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
285%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,527
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
78%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
43%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Five Points
Average rent
$2,171
Uptown
Average rent
$2,656
Speer
Average rent
$1,595
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,232
Lodo
Average rent
$2,600
Sunny Side
Average rent
$2,080
Cheeseman Park
Average rent
$1,344
Windsor
Average rent
$1,786
West Colfax
Average rent
$1,991
Hale
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,729
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$710
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Denver, 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 Denver, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Denver and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.
Denver
2%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Denver, CO is 6% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,797
$1,749
5%$2,344
2%$2,747
3%$2,695
2%$1,610
3%$1,695
3%$1,935
1%$2,945
11%$2,250
4%$2,205
181%$1,697
36%Cost of living in Denver, CO
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 13% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 17% higher |
| Housing | 20% higher |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Denver, CO
5d+ ago
Sloan Lake house for rent in Denver
2231 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
1 bed
1 bath
$600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Westwood house for rent in Denver
930 S Tennyson St #930, Denver, CO 80219
1 bed
1 bath
$600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denver
1 bed
1 bath
$610
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
4d ago
851 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218
Studio
1 bath
$650–$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1950 N Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,361–$3,172
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
200 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$2,840
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7108 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$3,220
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,680
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,319–$4,982
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1560 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$5,828
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,508
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,680
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,319–$4,982
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4500 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,508
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8000 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,680
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8000 W Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,319–$4,982
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1560 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$5,828
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1959 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,327–$14,254
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Denver, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Denver rental market.
How much is rent in Denver?
The average rent in Denver is $1,905 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denver?
Average rent prices in Denver have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Denver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denver is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Denver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Denver are Capitol Hill ($1,232/mo), Cheeseman Park ($1,344/mo), and Hale ($1,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Denver?
To comfortably afford rent in Denver, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Denver?
Denver's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Denver Metro Report
The Zumper Denver Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Colorado one bedroom median rent was $1,420 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Boulder ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,720.
- Broomfield was the second priciest with rent at $1,690.
- Westminster placed third with rent at $1,640.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lakewood had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 17.6%.
- Broomfield saw rent drop 12.9%, making it second.
- Aurora was third with rent decreasing 10.4%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
About
The Zumper Denver Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.